how to wear modern kilts

[wildrover]

Sean, I really must diagree with the quotes. Firstly, often I look to replace trousers with the kilt - otherwise I don't look like myself in a casual setting. Therefore, in the fashionable modern world people generally don't tuck t-shirts in, and neither do I. I don't tuck mine into the kilt, as I often buy them quite tight-fitting anyway, so they're not bagging and they really don't hang.

I dunno that we're disagreeing, actually. Next time you're out buying clothes, try on a t-shirt that fits in the shoulders and has a good torso length, and then try one that's a size or two too large. That's the difference...usually you'll only notice with a jacket or a dress shirt, and only if it's too small...but too large does make a difference, even with t-shirts.

I wear my t-shirts untucked too, with kilt or pants. As a matter of fact, at the moment I have two things to wear on top of my kilt...t-shirts, and hoodies . Either one, if too large, looks goofy. It's not about tucking in the t-shirt, that's just silly...it's all about picking the right size for your body.

As for being a well-dressed gentleman. There is a time and a place, and I certainly can dress-up in my kilt. But that's what it is - dressing up. I don't run around in tweed Argyll jackets during the day and prince charlies in the evening. I, for one, could be described as a rather sloppy teenager who can often be well-dressed in the correct setting. Anything upto semi-formal, I am keen on dressing much like a young person - kilted or not.

So basically when I wear a t-shirt, I wear it untucked - kilt or not. When I wear a shirt I often wear it tucked-in.

Oh, you can turn out well in jeans and a t-shirt . IMHO, being a gentleman has !#@%-all to do with what you're wearing. How you're wearing it...as in, does it fit properly? has more to do with making a good visual impression than whether it's a suit or a burlap sack.

Ehh, what do I care; no sleight taken. I only half count anyway.

Taking a page from Jay & Silent Bob here...

...does that mean you're half gay, or half kilted?

The best 7-11 I've found was a place in Eagle, Alaska...actually, I don't even think it was a 7-11, just the local convenience store. The important thing was, it was really hot out, and they had a Slurpee machine.

Well...back to the topic...yes, I agree, the guy's suggestions for kilt accessories are tantamount to buffoonery...but I'll stand by what I assume is his intent for guys to actually look good once in a while, even if our natural inclination is to roll out of bed, swab with deodorant, and smell-check the pile for something clean enough to wear to work .