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Kilt wearing advice and kilt sources

Started by groomporter, May 17, 2008, 08:34:38 PM

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Rakish Rogue

The #1 Accessory for kilties:



http://www.bodyglide.com

I bought mine at the running shop I go to, but you can find a retailer by clicking this link:

http://direct.where2getit.com/cwc/apps/w2gi.php?template=search_new&client=bodyglide

USA Kilts carries it.

The Amadan

You may want to check out
http://www.kiltsrock.com
Good forum full of real-world daily kilt-wearers.
The Amadan
BoTK #97
Founder: Loyal Order of Lemmings
Laird Protector of Sarcasm, Clan Ootland
Generally Silly Man

Robert Phoenix

Here is another free guide book from
http://www.realmenwearkilts.net/main.html
Recommended: Free Kilts & Tartan e-book
"Buying your Kilt - Made Easy" An Expert Insider's Frank Views and Simple Tips by Dr Nicholas J Fiddes (Governor, Scottish Tartans Authority)

Why you should wear a kilt, and what kind of kilt to get
How to source true quality, and avoid the swindlers
Find your own tartans, and get the best materials
Know the outfit for any occasion, and understand accessories

groomporter

Oh and one of my favorite quotes regarding kilt wearing

"The Highland dress is essentially a 'free' dress -- that is to say, a man's taste and circumstances must alone be permitted to decide when and where and how he should wear it... I presume to dictate to no man what he shall eat or drink or wherewithal he shall be clothed."

-- The Hon. Stuart Ruaidri Erskine, The Kilt & How to Wear It, 1901.
When you die can you donate your body to pseudo-science?

groomporter

I edited the first message of this thread adding a list of website that show how to pleat and put on a great kilt/belted plaid. There are more than what I listed, but I tried to limit it to ones that had illustrations.
When you die can you donate your body to pseudo-science?

The Amadan

www.kiltsrock.com  "Brotherhood of the Kilt, is a great source of info, too.
The Amadan
BoTK #97
Founder: Loyal Order of Lemmings
Laird Protector of Sarcasm, Clan Ootland
Generally Silly Man

groomporter

#21
We just got back from the Illinois Highland Games and have a fashion little advice for, how to put it delicately...
-for "Santa shaped" men?

This is meant with no malice (my wife was over 400 pounds before her gastric bypass), and I firmly believe even large men look good in kilts. This is merely meant to help you avoid stares, or giggles from impolite persons.

If you wear your sporran on a belt/chain that is separate from your kilt belt (like one of these:
http://www.celticattic.com/treasures/images/men/fullkiltrental.jpg )

-Remember not to wear it too loose. If it hangs too low or loose the, chains of the sporran belt can end up "framing" and emphasizing the bulge of your lower belly and groin. For example, we saw a fairly handsome, but large, man in a very sharp pipe band uniform. Unfortunately, his horsehair sporran was hanging so low that the chains the belt were running down either side of his groin, and it made him look like he was 7 or 8 months pregnant.
When you die can you donate your body to pseudo-science?

Catherine DArtois

Okay guys -- someone asked for a woman's suggestions regarding chafing.  Here's mine: Desitin.  Yes, it's for preventing and treating diaper rash.  Well, is it not the same thing (though hopefully for different reasons)?  I always pack a tube for festing and apply it before and after a day at the faire.  (Even with my cotton bloomers, the sweat is just deadly).  If it's too sticky feeling, top it off with a sprinkle of baby cornstarch (NOT Talc.  Repeat NOT Talc.  Talc has an asbestos-like effect on mucus membranes and if you get lucky later, well... she would NOT be thrilled with you!)
Campfire Chili Mistress
Clan McLotofus

Lady Renee Buchanan

I posted this on the "Bloomer" thread, but it will work for men in kilts, too.

To prevent Ren Rash:  Rub deodorant on the inside of your thighs.  Wait until it dries before getting dressed.  It was in a gal at work's magazine (article wasn't pertaining to faire, but that's what I immediately thought of).

Some of the responses in that thread were that it does work, others said it didn't work that well.  I guess you can always try it and see.  By the way, don't use spray deodorant.
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Landshark who loves water
Chieftesse Surf'n Penny of Clan O'Siodhachain,
Irish Penny Brigade
Giver of Big Hugs 
Member since the beginning of RF
All will be well. St. Julian of Norwich

Robert Phoenix

Another kilt link which allows you to make monthly payments

http://www.greatscotshop.com/

Dallan

Wore my kilt the first time this spring at NCRF, the second time was closing weekend at VARF. I spent some time with the M'Crack and towards the end of the day one pulled me aside to tell me I had it on backwards. Talk about learning the hard way!  ;D
Fight'n

Scotsman

Quote from: Dallan on July 31, 2008, 03:48:06 PM
Wore my kilt the first time this spring at NCRF, the second time was closing weekend at VARF. I spent some time with the M'Crack and towards the end of the day one pulled me aside to tell me I had it on backwards. Talk about learning the hard way!  ;D

OMG! You are too funny cousin ... this is when the would use one of my two favorite excuses:
1. I got dressed in the dark this morning ... or
2. This is what happens when you drink too much scotch for breakfast

Works every time ... or you can get creative and combine the two ... this is what happens when you drink too much scotch in the morning while getting dressed in the dark ... if you really wanted to have some fun with it you can throw your spouse under the bus ... this is what happens when my wife drinks too much scotch in the morning and dresses me in the dark. Have fun with it  ;D
Kilted Rogue #1411
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Teer for life
RFC #56
Was that my inside voice?

Dallan

Quote from: Scotsman on August 01, 2008, 05:48:34 AM
Quote from: Dallan on July 31, 2008, 03:48:06 PM
Wore my kilt the first time this spring at NCRF, the second time was closing weekend at VARF. I spent some time with the M'Crack and towards the end of the day one pulled me aside to tell me I had it on backwards. Talk about learning the hard way!  ;D

OMG! You are too funny cousin ... this is when the would use one of my two favorite excuses:
1. I got dressed in the dark this morning ... or
2. This is what happens when you drink too much scotch for breakfast

Works every time ... or you can get creative and combine the two ... this is what happens when you drink too much scotch in the morning while getting dressed in the dark ... if you really wanted to have some fun with it you can throw your spouse under the bus ... this is what happens when my wife drinks too much scotch in the morning and dresses me in the dark. Have fun with it  ;D

Since it was one of the ladies I took it as a compliment that she was checking out my "kilt area".
Fight'n

brier patch charlie

Charles Coleman

duffy

bought a wee kilt at the sterling ren festival today from http://www.potomacleather.com/Wolfstone.htm
loved wearing it