Kilt Attire - Texas style

[Whidbey78]

I can't say much about mixing the styles except that regular cowboy boots looks out of place. A pair of lace-up ropers may work though. Work boots and military boots look good, so maybe they would work. I'd try it out myself but my days of chasing cows ended a long time ago(more money and better hours in other jobs) so my boots are of the red-wing variety now.

It's not as drastic, but look at your accessories and get slightly unconventional with those. Example: A friend is working on a sporran, strap and kilt pin for me that are all beaded in Lakota style. I also have a red shirt that's been beaded(a gift from one of my wife's students). I think it will work really well with the American Heritage kilt I ordered from Rocky last month, and I deem it entirely appropriate as my wife and I are both accepted members of the tribe.
Try finding a "westernized" sporran, pin, belt, etc. A western shirt may fit as well. Some western suit jackets are short and might work okay without modification.

As was said earlier...it's your kit. As long as you like it, go for it.

[ggibby]

I've worn Justin lace-up ropers numerous times kilted,
with and without hose, to better effect with,
and my 'cowboy' hat from The Hat Store in Houston
has shaded my head at many festivals, but not together.
Hrmmm...
Never have or would consider pull-on boots with any kilt.
Guess I'm just a laced-up kinda guy.

[chewse]

Thanks y'all for your encouraging comments. I do love my black Lucchese Classic, full quill ostrich ropers. I think I'll give the "look" a try.

My wife and I recently returned from a wonderful vacation in Scotland where we were lucky enough to attend the 2010 International Bagpipe Competition in Glasgow and the Military Tattoo in Edinburgh. We saw many young men dressed in casual kilt attire wearing what appeared to be yellow/tan construction boots. To me, those types of boots with a kilt look terrible. So….I truly believe my ropers will look nice with my kilt

[lethearen]

The boots are what would turn me off on that get-up... everything else I think would be doable.

[mrtackytn]

No Fashion advice - but Welcome to X-Marks - from Nashville, TN !!

[Jack Daw]

I'm from Texas and have only worn my broard-brimmed Texas straw hat for utilitarian reasons - it was extremely hot with a blazing sun at the Texas Scottish Festival in Arlington, TX. I have never thought of wearing cowboy boots with a kilt.

[Kiltboy]

Cowboy boots and kilts? Not really my thing, but have seen it at both the Scottish Fest in Arlington, and at the North Texas Irish Fest in Dallas. Here's a random picture of the combo. I'll let y'all be the judge if you want to pair the two items together.

[chewse]

OK - thanks Kiltboy for the visual! I'm rethinking my position to wear cowboy boots with my kilt. I'll stick with the traditional footwear but will vary the overall attire up slightly with a western style kiltbelt and vest.

Thanks to all for the assistance!

ps. I didn't realize there were so many on the forum from Texas. I'll probably see y'all at the North Texas Highland Games and the Dallas Irish Fest next year.

pss. On another note, we met an organizing committee from the USA in Glasgow a few weeks back who are attempting to bring a Military Tattoo type celebration to Las Vegas. It should be fun if they can get it off the ground.

[Kiltboy]

To "Texan-up" an kilt outfit, definately use a good-size belt buckle, and get creative with the kilt pin. There are many Texas-type objects and shapes which can be used.

[Nighthawk]

To "Texan-up" an kilt outfit, definately use a good-size belt buckle, and get creative with the kilt pin. There are many Texas-type objects and shapes which can be used.

Come to think of it, I got a resin cow skull for a kilt pin that very well may fit the bill. I'll get a picture of it for you!



That's how I Colorado up my Colorado state tartan kilt.