What have I done?!?!?!?

**MarkReaves** · 18th July 08, 07:30 PM

Welcome to the forum. My opinion on the leg issue, wear a kilt and the white legs will gradually tan up nice.

Long time ago I would ONLY wear pants. Well when I started wearing shorts, my legs were white as sheets. I didn't care what others thought at the time so I went in shorts anyway. A few weeks later they were nice and tan. No worries.

Of course, some good socks might help. Some people would use a fake tan but I hate those things.

**whiterav** · 19th July 08, 07:31 AM

Oldun, just enjoy wearing it. When it comes, wear it around the house a few times, order colored hose, and just have fun.

**Larry124** · 18th July 08, 07:35 PM

Originally Posted by Oldun

...the encouragement I am receiving at home (honey, you'll look great)...

Welcome! Have no fear. Your wife is correct.

**Ozman1944** · 18th July 08, 07:40 PM

I'll second the tall socks idea, Rugby/Football socks from a sports store will do fine. You'll feel just fine once you put on the kilt. Congratulations!

**The Kilted Reverend** · 18th July 08, 07:43 PM

That knee knocking will go away shortly after putting the kilt on.

Which kilt did you order?

TKR

**Oldun** · 18th July 08, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by The Kilted Reverend

That knee knocking will go away shortly after putting the kilt on.

Which kilt did you order?

TKR

Hello to you Rev. Thanks for the reply.

I ordered a Black Watch Economy, belt and pin from SWK, and a sporran from The Frugal Corner since SWK didn't have a black one in stock.

Anyone have thoughts on the color of socks?

**SteveB** · 18th July 08, 08:38 PM

Hello

and a warm Celtic

from Boston, Massachusetts.
Listen to She Who Must Be Obeyed. You will be fine in the kilt. After you wrap that garment around you, you may not want to take it off. As you may notice, many of us on this forum proudly display ourselves kilted on our avatars. My fat old body is as "pasty" as they get, and I still get the lassies complimenting the kilt as am about town. It is great way to be.

**hospitaller** · 18th July 08, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by Oldun

Anyone have thoughts on the color of socks?

Hello from the Louisville, KY area!

I own a SWK Economy Black Watch and the thing is fierce, you made a good choice for your first kilt.

As for hose (or socks), since you'll be wearing the Black Watch tartan I'd recommend in order of personal preference mind you:

1. A Pair of Lovat Green hose w/red flashes
2. A pair of Khaki Hose w/ red flashes

You can find them at JD Higgins for super cheap. What Price Glory also has the 'military' hose for the BW kilt, but their website states they are roughly 100 orders behind so you may not get them in time for your Fest.

**Oldun** · 19th July 08, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by hospitaller

Hello from the Louisville, KY area!

I own a SWK Economy Black Watch and the thing is fierce, you made a good choice for your first kilt.

As for hose (or socks), since you'll be wearing the Black Watch tartan I'd recommend in order of personal preference mind you:

1. A Pair of Lovat Green hose w/red flashes
2. A pair of Khaki Hose w/ red flashes

You can find them at JD Higgins for super cheap. What Price Glory also has the 'military' hose for the BW kilt, but their website states they are roughly 100 orders behind so you may not get them in time for your Fest.

Thanks for the vote of confidence.

Did you find the sizing of SWK to be accurate? I ordered according to my naval measurement (40") and the only option I had was for a 42". My wife is an excellent seamstress and can make any minor adjustments, but if it is waaay oversized I won't have time to get a replacement.