1st Highland Dress I feel proud of...critique?

**creagdhubh** · 17th September 12, 01:25 PM

Well done! You look very smart indeed.

**tpa** · 17th September 12, 05:14 PM

What a fascinating selection of comments. You look fine. If I was to change anything, first would be the tie, a touch too formal (shiney) for my liking and then the waistcoat - too neutral. I have the same problem with kilt hose turn over because my legs are too short! However if I were you I'd listen to my kids who know that my fashion sense got left behind at birth and I'm colour blind too.

**Nick the DSM** · 17th September 12, 06:45 PM

Lookin' sharp. My preference as well with taking off the flat cap for this one, but everything else is doable.

**Dale Seago** · 17th September 12, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by Tobus

That was the first thing that jumped out at me in this photo: the jacket/waistcoat colours. I like this combination! There was a discussion a while back (a couple of years ago, as I recall) where we were talking about waistcoats not matching the jacket. And while it seems that it's very rarely ever done in THCD, this would be a great way of doing it. Nicely done!

Well, there's traditional -- which this combination is not; and then there's historical -- which it is. Around the time of The Forty-Five, it was the norm for jacket & waistcoat to be of different or contrasting colors rather than "matchy-matchy".

**guardsman** · 18th September 12, 02:52 AM

apart from the cap,bloody marvellous, waistcoat,tie , hose colour it all works, bet that look cost a bit,(like the waistcoat being different colour or you would be called a smurf LOL ),seriously smart

**LitTrog** · 18th September 12, 03:17 AM

Big, huge, swollen thumbs-up for the jacket/waistcoat combo. Loving that.

**Domehead** · 18th September 12, 06:03 AM

Good morning. Again, thank you all for the kind words. I'm taking a moment to thank Mr. Newsome, not only for your kind words, but also your efforts. I've purchased three (1 in production) from M.A.C. Newsome and they are all brilliant. His work is heirloom quality and serves to perpetuate a legacy familially significant to us.
I don't thank Mr. Newsome enough.
I've worn this kit on a few occassions. This day was the first time I wasn't tucking, fixing, adjusting anything. I said to my wife, "This is the first time I feel really confortable" She suggested snapping a pic and posting it for "review". I'm glad we did.
Thanks again.

**creagdhubh** · 18th September 12, 06:08 AM

Originally Posted by Domehead

Good morning. Again, thank you all for the kind words. I'm taking a moment to thank Mr. Newsome, not only for your kind words, but also your efforts. I've purchased three (1 in production) from M.A.C. Newsome and they are all brilliant. His work is heirloom quality and serves to perpetuate a legacy familially significant to us.
I don't thank Mr. Newsome enough.
I've worn this kit on a few occassions. This day was the first time I wasn't tucking, fixing, adjusting anything. I said to my wife, "This is the first time I feel really confortable" She suggested snapping a pic and posting it for "review". I'm glad we did.
Thanks again.

You are more than welcome, mate. Enjoy your Highland attire!

Kind regards,

**macwilkin** · 19th September 12, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by Domehead

Good morning and again, thanks for all the feedback. My thoughts...
The cap was not intended to "match" the dress. It is the cap I wear daily and I am skin-bald. The sun wreaks havoc on my scalp.
I have a wonderful all-leather sporran, custom "Goose" inlay from Mr. Haley at Wyvern Leatherworks. However, I use my cantled sporran for "just-a-tick-up" the formality ladder, based on event.
As well, I own a nice pair of Country Shooting hose from House of Cheviot - Brick Red hose with Brick Red & Mustard "chessboard" turnover.
With my Ancient Blue garter ties & my Haggart's Tweed jacket and waistcoat, I wear these for the most formal events I attend.
As for the flashes, I've been having trouble with their length lately. I recently changed how/how far I turn down the cuff, mostly to compensate for a lack of calves. Although I enjoy the tartan flash, I am not satisfied with my elastic flashes either.
Re: the neck tie, I agree. I have been trying locally for a Black & Gold or Red & White Regimental tie...US Army or Cavalry Flag colors. Just havn't located them yet. But, I will.

It's not a striped tie, but the US Cavalry Association (HQ'ed at Ft. Riley) does offer a "crossed sabers" tie:

http://www.uscavalry.org/shop/index....ca-regular-tie

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