Ohiopiper beat me to the thing about routing the chain through the keepers. I won't say it's a no-no, but I couldn't do it. It's not a style thing though...I swing my sporran over to the side when I drive and when I use the restroom and the last thing I would want is something interfering, especially if there's a line.
The only thing I would do is remove the patch. I just don't think they look right in that spot, especially since they almost always stick out from under a belt. They're easy to remove. If you don't feel comfortable removing it yourself anyone you know who sews, does alterations or quilts could have it off there in about a minute with no damage. It's stitched through the velcro, but isn't necessary for holding it on. Mine was off day one.
All said, you're off to a good start...much better than I was that's for sure.
Welcome to the obsession.
The grass is greener on the other side of the fence...and it's usually greenest right above the septic tank.
Allen
I agree that the jacket is too long. You should get a kilt jacket or have someone short an existing one.
The 'keepers' on the belt are actually meant to keep the two loops of the belt flatter. They sit along each side of the waist plate (buckle). Running the sporran chain through them is making the belt sag at the front.
Very good looking - except for the jacket, which I find way too long.
As for a tie, any color matching green and blue. It does not necessariuly have to be the exact colors. Some "tone-in-tone" ones should do well, and to my opinion be to prefer over some contrasting colors.
Greg
Kilted for comfort, difference, look, variety and versatility
Now that you've got the basic look down and have received some sound advice on improving it, you can look forward to approaching perfection in several different social situations in, ummm... about $5,000 from now!
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