semi-formal, what did it cost me?

[Alan H]

All I know is that I'm gonna put a plain, green wool tie on my Christmas list this year. It'll go well with the MacNaughton clan kilt as well, though I have a red silk (not very shiny, though) tie for that.

As for the hat, of course it's "not done" to wear a hat inside, but this reception was split between inside the Aquarium and outside on the deck overlooking the Bay, and I just happened to still have the hat on when the picture was taken. Oh, the hats tweed is not the same as the jackets, though you can't tell that from the picture.

[Hamish]

But, Sean is cool, you can't deny that.

Sorry, Joel, but I'm afraid I can deny that!

Look at Tom Sawyer - how did he convince all of those kids to help him paint the fence? Because he acted like it was the coolest thing you could do.

Sorry again! I know nothing about Tom Sawyer, or his kids or the fence!

My comment wasn't on the proper or improper dress of Mr. Connery - it was on his coolness factor.

I think the same would apply with the tie. If you follow the rules religiously, and get a reputation for that, then you can start to take liberties with the old standards, because people will assume that you know what you're doing. Again, IMO it's attitude.

Now, having said all of that, I'm so new to kilts, I can only claim ignorance if I don't follow the rules. I'll have to try the tartan tie combo and see what happens. Of course, I'd have to acquire a tartan tie first...so I'll probably just take your word for it. :mrgreen:

I think, Joel, we should agree that there are no rules. There are, however, guidelines and traditions when it comes to dressing formally in the kilt - and that is when I adhere to them. Those of us who wear the kilt daily, of necessity, have attitude - I have attitude (I absolutely have to, to get away with some of the things I wear in the ultra-conservative neighbourhood in which I live and of which I am a part!) - but I would never make as much a fool of myself as Sir Sean frequently does when in formal attire.

My apologies to Sir Sean and to his followers for appearing to pick on him but, he is supposedly an unofficial Ambassador for Scotland and, as such, should set a better example.

My apologies to Alan also, for hijacking his thread. Don't worry, Alan, I've had my say and will keep quiet from now on!

[MacMullen]

Sorry, Joel, but I'm afraid I can deny that!

My apologies to Sir Sean and to his followers for appearing to pick on him but, he is supposedly an unofficial Ambassador for Scotland and, as such, should set a better example.

Hamish, ignorance is bliss, then, I guess, as, like I said, I'm fairly new to the world of kilts. I'm sure that not everything that looks cool to me now will look cool to me a year from now.

My apologies also for contributing to the hijacking of the thread. The new jacket is cool, no matter who it reminds me of. 8-)

[HeathBar]

Hey Alan,

That's a great looking semi-formal outfit. I really like the jacket you transformed. Do you have any tips for the do-it-yourselfer when altering
a jacket for kilt-wearing. You mentioned the dificulties of altering the lapels.
Would some styles of sportcoats be easier to alter?
Any tips would be helpful.

[Alan H]

Hey Alan,

That's a great looking semi-formal outfit. I really like the jacket you transformed. Do you have any tips for the do-it-yourselfer when altering
a jacket for kilt-wearing. You mentioned the dificulties of altering the lapels.
Would some styles of sportcoats be easier to alter?
Any tips would be helpful.

Thanks for the kind words. You know, this topic has garnered some interest, so I think I will write up something right now. The information is on the board here, but it's spread out over anumber of threads. I think I will condense it into one long post.....good idea.

[Ruanaidh]

Thanks for the kind words. You know, this topic has garnered some interest, so I think I will write up something right now. The information is on the board here, but it's spread out over anumber of threads. I think I will condense it into one long post.....good idea.

Thanks Alan it would be greatly appreciated.

[bubba]

Alan, make it an article and Hank can put it up with the other articles where it's easy to find.

[Eujeankilt]

Thanks for the kind words. You know, this topic has garnered some interest, so I think I will write up something right now. The information is on the board here, but it's spread out over anumber of threads. I think I will condense it into one long post.....good idea.

Alan,

I second that request.

I just picked up a grey wool jacket at St. Vinnie's for $5. I've been thinking about have it cut down, but for $5, I can ruin a few modifying them myself.

Thanks,



Dale