Matters of style

[be da veva]

You can avoid this problem by wearing sporran hangers instead of a sporran strap.

I have some of those. Tell you what, if you don't have some of your own, you pay for shipping and they are yours. PM me if you're interrested.
I was going to trade them for something else, but your need is greater than mine.

[St. Amish]

I'm a larger guy, too.

I personally don't wear sporran chains because they cut into the apron right underneath my beer gut and make it look bigger. Instead, I got a pair of hangers that hook into my kilt belt and hang straight down, avoiding the "double bubble".

Dark colored shirts always have a slimming effect as well.

Above all, strut. Confidence makes all the difference in the world.

[Cavebear58]

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[Scott West]

Well Tony, I sounds like you're most the way there already! - you're preparing to don the kilt with bravado and a stylish yet defiant thumb to the nose of convention! I wholeheartedly agree with Big Mikey and McMurdo (both of whom I hold in high regard); despite the physiological framework with which we are all involuntarily graced, confidence and a slight tweak of strap-work will overcome just about any kilted reservation! Go for it, and good on ya Man!

[Bruno]

Be bold and Be comfortable. These 2 factors alone make a huge difference . I was at a wedding in London last week so obviously the only one in a kilt. I have like a 44 inch waist and a 56 inch chest (yes I do far to many weights and eat far to much to boot)

I always find you get attention outside Scotland in a kilt but I spent most of the time posing for pictures with strangers and seriously had my drinking time curtailed. So watch yer don't over do the brass.

Wear a dark jacket and hose black is very slimming wear a sedate tartan with long vertical stripes works a charm. Avoid loud brash tartans as this draws the eye to much where you do not really need it.

[2176agp]

Hey hey hey! I knew you guys would come through for me! You're the best!

My wife already recommended a dark/ black shirt, so I will do that. The advise on teh hose is well taken too.

Big Mikey and McMurdo -- you look great. Ah -- inspiration!

I agree that confidence and self-assurance will do the trick. I shan't let you gents down!

Tony

[McMurdo]

Big Mikey and McMurdo -- you look great. Ah -- inspiration!

Tony

Thanks, though I did not put a photo in at all.

[2176agp]

Thanks, though I did not put a photo in at all.

Oops. I meant to say Nighthawk. Thanks yous in order nonetehless

Tony

[MMorgan]

I am a very ah..... slender guy... and I have to say I personally think kilts are one of those things that the bigger you are the better you look.... dunno for some reason I have never really seen a big man look bad in a kilt if its worn right.... matter of fact I feel its easier to look good in a kilt for a big guy then it is for us skinny folk!

I guess I am trying to say a big fellow in a kilt just screams MAN..

[Nighthawk]

Oops. I meant to say Nighthawk. Thanks yous in order nonetehless

Tony

I'm a sexy beast- what else is there to be said?