Quote Originally Posted by CMcG View Post
How would you define your taste in kilt attire?
I like to go for "Tasteful, but noticeable." When I'm in a suit, for example, I might go for a classic look, but wear a tie that's just a bit louder than everyone else's. So in a room full of men in suits, someone might scan the room and notice mine specifically, in a positive way. "These business meetings are so boring.... oh hey, nice tie."

Highland wear is generally the same when I'm just out and about, though I generally avoid tweed and all the standard materials used.

Formal wear, it just depends on what the event is, and is my most favorite of all kilted outings. I think your standard faire men's black/white tie is incredibly dull and almost dreary, with all the men wearing the same thing... but simply picking a kilt to wear changes all that. I like to stand out a bit more for formal things. I might replace a jabot with a cravat, or something along those lines, or find another way to be a bit unique in an otherwise uniformed room.

What is/are your main influence(s)? Have they changed over time?
I like classic style mixed with a bit of modern flare. Old photos from the 40s, 50s, and 60s are big influences for me, as well as some of the old black and white pics, of which this site is full. I like to take some of these older looks and ad a touch of my own modern tastes. Back to the suit example, I might be the only guy my age in a room wearing a 3 piece with a pocket watch, but I'll have a Psycho Bunny tie on, or something similar.

My influences have changed greatly over the last decade or so... back in the day, while I could certainly dress well if I had to, I didn't go out of my way to do it like I do now. Back then I had few influences and my tastes were defined by what could be had at the closest store that looked decent on me.

How has Xmarks contributed to how you approach the kilt?
XMarks has shot me down on a couple ill fated ideas, steered me in the right direction on some good ideas, and all around filled my head with more info than I can process. My only regret is I only found this forum a couple years ago and not when it was first created.