That whole punk-rock Dropkick Murphy's hipster look?

**Tobus** · 8th June 17, 05:40 AM

I consider myself mostly a traditionalist (not just in kilts but in most of life, I suppose). I rarely wear t-shirts any more, as I just don't find them comfortable or attractive on men over a certain age. Plus the round ribbed neck on standard t-shirts bothers me, so I usually prefer to wear a button-up shirt with the top couple of buttons unbuttoned if I am looking to be comfortable and casual. I do wear "muscle shirts" for casual wear at home, despite not having any muscles, LOL.

This photo is quite a few years old, and is about as close to what y'all are talking about as I get. I'm just not sure where I would wear such a thing any more. I don't go to rock or punk concerts, and even if I were going to a pub I would dress more appropriately than this.

**styphonthal** · 30th June 17, 06:24 PM

I don't think my clothing preferences have changed much since I was a teenage metalhead. I still love black t-shirts and black coats. But have traded in my combat boots as I have gotten older, for harley boots.

**CollinMacD** · 21st September 17, 10:43 AM

As other have said, I am very conservative with my dress both formal and casual. Because I am a US Customs Officer, relaxing with a polo shirt, cargo shorts (summer) and Levis or Kakis trousers in colder months with crew sweat shirt or sweater is my normal dress. Rarely do I wear T-shirt, except for Car Shows (I am a car nut), cruises or the beach. I prefer the polo shirt, with shorts, nice supportive sneakers, yes I wear VANS, not the best supportive show, but nice to wear. I do not own a pair of loafers, prefer oxfords, and winter love my Frye side buckle boots, and my dress ankle boots, keeps the feet warm.

Wearing of the kilt I try to keep for a special occasion, and love the more formal look of the kilt, as I am still rather new to dawning Scottish attire, I have expanded to purchase a "Sport" style kilt that I intent to wear at the upcoming Richmond Games. During larger Scottish Games I like to wear my "living history" Jacobite era clothing. For more formal occasions, Clan diners, Burn Night Out, Tartan Balls, I like to wear the full dress often black or white tie depending upon the dress code of the event.

So overall, I don't think anybody is wrong on what they where and when they wear it, I just dress for the occasion, make sure I am in proper order, and represent my heritage properly.

**llyd** · 21st September 17, 11:17 AM

Old Highlanders....the original punk scene.

**CollinMacD** · 21st September 17, 01:56 PM

Guess that is good way to look at it. Difference is the Highlanders advanced, but punkers depressed...

**llyd** · 15th October 17, 05:29 AM

Originally Posted by llyd

Old Highlanders....the original punk scene.

Sums it up...I pretty much see it that way...dudes that wore a blanket, cunningly contrived, many of them with little.in the way of means...he was not very formal.....

So, I like both ends of the deal....from Argyll and waistcoat, to Metallica tee shirt and sport kilt with boots. I have several kilts that never go anywhere but yardwork...

**deloceano** · 29th June 17, 12:23 AM

Originally Posted by SouthPhillyMick

It seems like most of the guys on here, even in the contemporary section, are really down on the whole "Kilt/t-shirt/sneakers-or-combat-boots" kinda look. As much as I love the more traditional, more dressy looks, I'm a big fan of just throwing on a utility kilt with a t shirt and a pair of vans or docs or desert boots for a show or a street festival or a beer fest or whatever. Anybody else on this board into this sorta thing?

Absolutely. I love the long docs, black shirt or T. I had a Sporran made for my wedding, which has some blue in it to match my kilt, and a steam punk feel to the whole thing. I have done the formal thing a couple of times, but I wear mine hiking and to parties, so you don't want to formal it up for those times!

**Charliezeta** · 30th June 17, 12:12 AM

Adding my tuppence worth

as a woman I love both the traditional kilt look and the casual utility one on guys. Unless you are in a pipe band, then the traditional outfit is frowned upon being worn by women, so the utility kilt is one way for us gals to be able to kilt up and be comfortable doing it. I prefer to wear mine with ankle or knee high leather boots and either a long sleeve top or short casual jacket. Saw an older guy in Asda supermarket in Dunbar East Lothian a few months ago wearing a black utility kilt, dark t-shirt and hiking boots. He looked great and confident. Got lots of looks but I guess admiring ones. Generally kilts only get worn in public in Scotland for special occasions so nice to see them " going shopping" ! The steampunk ( as opposed to the Goths ) movement has caught on here in England and the guy kilt thing as a spin-off from punk, seems to be popular.

**Farmhand** · 14th October 17, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by SouthPhillyMick

It seems like most of the guys on here, even in the contemporary section, are really down on the whole "Kilt/t-shirt/sneakers-or-combat-boots" kinda look. As much as I love the more traditional, more dressy looks, I'm a big fan of just throwing on a utility kilt with a t shirt and a pair of vans or docs or desert boots for a show or a street festival or a beer fest or whatever. Anybody else on this board into this sorta thing?

Actually played a wedding a few years back, wearing a Drop Kick Murphy's T-shirt and Doc Martens with my kilt, at the request of the Couple. I used to have and wear a Utilikilt and liked it, may buy another one day, but am happy with my wool!

**Famous Willie** · 15th October 17, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by SouthPhillyMick

It seems like most of the guys on here, even in the contemporary section, are really down on the whole "Kilt/t-shirt/sneakers-or-combat-boots" kinda look. As much as I love the more traditional, more dressy looks, I'm a big fan of just throwing on a utility kilt with a t shirt and a pair of vans or docs or desert boots for a show or a street festival or a beer fest or whatever. Anybody else on this board into this sorta thing?

I personally am not into this look, but I am not one to say it is wrong... I believe we are not here to Judge Others.. I don't even like wearing a T-Shirt with my Cargo Pants or Shorts.. About the only time I wear a T-Shirt is when I am home and not planning on going out anywhere.. When I wear my utility kilt, I like to dress up with a Nice Shirt and Tie, Sometimes Tartan, A Sporran, Kilt Pin, Hose n' Flashes. and a nice pair of Shoes. (I should soon have my Clan Farquharson Tartan Kilt).

I believe we are individuals, and we should do what make us comfortable. Sometimes I substitute my Shirt and Tie with my black Jacobite Shirt. After my Tartan Kilt arrives, I know I will be wearing it more than my Utility Kilt. I will also be wearing my Tartan Kilt or try at least to wear it more traditionally than I wear my Utility/Cargo Kilt. I will on occasion wear my Jacobite Shirt with my Tartan Kilt when it arrives... I may even wear my Jacobite Shirt with my Pants...