My first outing to a Scottish Festival (in a kilt)

**Theraphosa** · 12th September 16, 05:53 AM

Had a great time at the Columbus, IN Scottish Festival.
Amazing bands, fantastic food and friendly people.

It was only the third time I've worn the kilt, but I tried to dress it up a little with a waistcoat, Brogues and a button down shirt.
I was pleased.

**MacKenzie** · 12th September 16, 06:20 AM

Looking sharp.

**Mirthlesstroll** · 14th September 16, 04:46 PM

Looks great!!

**Geoff Withnell** · 15th September 16, 05:12 AM

Nicely done!

**GMan** · 15th September 16, 05:16 AM

Nice, really nice.

**Riverkilt** · 17th September 16, 08:57 PM

Sharp turn out!

Yet, do I see a chain? The horror! Get thee leather sporran strap, your kilt will thank you.

**Dominic MacGregor** · 20th September 16, 02:33 AM

This is a great take on the kilt outfit! Hope you had fun at the festival!

**MacGumerait** · 20th September 16, 11:46 PM

Theraphosa ,

Looking good ! I was there both days and I remember seeing you ( I always notice folks smartly dressed ) , however , I didn't realize that you were a XMarks member .

I am glad you enjoyed the festival , this year the attendance was a bit low due to Saturday's storms . Hope you choose to come back !

The yellow dandelion is an XMarks symbol , if you see someone wearing one anywhere on their attire .... you are most likely spotting an XMarks member . If so , come approach any of us as we are a very welcoming group to anyone and you are certainly an XMarks member .

If you are so inclined , there is another games coming up , the Indianapolis Highland Games on October 8 th . This is actually held south of Indy in Greenwood , IN at German Park ( yes I know , sounds little awkward , Scottish Games , German Park

)

Hope to see you there , if not perhaps Columbus next year .

Here's a link :

http://indyscotgamesandfest.com/

Cheers , Mike

**OC Richard** · 21st September 16, 04:55 AM

I would have never taken you for a newbie/first-timer, but an experienced kilt-wearer. Well done!

I do see one Americanism: the button-down collar. For whatever reason one rarely sees those worn with Highland Dress in Scotland. When I've gone shirt-shopping here (California) I used to never see the British-style shirts, non-button with square collar or spread collar. Now they're becoming more common here.

Please don't construe this as any sort of criticism, rather it's an observation. We're Americans and the shops we have here usually have American-style shirts as one would expect. It was seeing all the British shirts, particularly when I was in Britain, that made me want to go that way.

**Theraphosa** · 21st September 16, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

Sharp turn out!

Yet, do I see a chain? The horror! Get thee leather sporran strap, your kilt will thank you.

Nope, I think you're seeing the tartan and the effect of the sporran strap. I've learned much from the Rabble. Strap instead of chain was one of the lessons. I do like the look of a nice chain with a formal look, but I've never taken the chain out of the bag (one came with one of my sporrans.)
Thanks for reinforcing my choice on the strap!