Norwegian "bunad" shoes and kilt?

feeds@yuku.com (Godejord) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:08:53 GMT

I'm in the process of buying a jacket to the kilt (Braemar), so as to be ready for the "Julebord" season
I have a pair of "parade shoes" that are very shiny, and I like them. But I thought I should have a pair that was a bit more "fancy" for "full dress occasions". I am not very fond of the ghillie brogues, so I was contemplating the...

is a pullover an accessory?

feeds@yuku.com (ScotinFrance) — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 12:24:39 GMT

... if so ...

where can I find a green pullover or cardigan?

Is green knitwear still available in GB? not just any green, of course, but a nice green to match the (bottle?) green of my kilts.

The best kilt website?

feeds@yuku.com (Robin Lous) — Wed, 28 May 2008 13:49:01 GMT

http://www.dress2kilt.eu

I think it is! Stunning amount of information and no nonsense.

Hawick Hose tops how to with photos

feeds@yuku.com (McMurdo) — Mon, 26 May 2008 13:37:01 GMT

On another thread that I can not find at the moment Hamish was asking about Hawick hose and how to get the Argyll tops to sit correctly. I said I would post pictures and have finally gotten around to it, sorry for the delay. Without further ado here is my method for getting the Argyll top hose to look just so. I certainly hope this helps.

To start I pull the hose up all the way, notice the white stitching between the two colours. At this point you can put your flashes on, or...

Travel problems?

feeds@yuku.com (ScotinFrance) — Tue, 20 May 2008 11:22:16 GMT

No problem this time.
I found a way not to lose my kilt when the security staff ordered me to remove my belt.
I wore elastic round my shirt at waist level, which I brought out over my kilt as I took off the belt. The kilt stayed in place perfectly; never been through security so quickly!

adjusting the lenght of kilthose.

feeds@yuku.com (Robin Lous) — Sat, 17 May 2008 08:56:18 GMT

I always struggle with getting the hose at the right lenght...specially when the hose are a bit long. I mostly like to wear my kilthose well under the knee. about 4 fingers under the kneecap.
Different brands...different lenghts. The longer hose (Lochcarron and House of Cheviot/Hawick for instance) can be a pain, when I fold the top once they're too high. When I fold them twice....too low
...

Kilt resizing

feeds@yuku.com (1Comyn) — Sat, 10 May 2008 12:24:32 GMT

Greetings All!, I havent posted in a while
Is it possible to have a kilt resized? I have recently lost a bit of weight and now I seem to be undersized for my kilt. I can cinch up the belt a little tighter and carefully tuck the kilt but it really needs to be taken in. What is the best way to have it tailored? Can it even be done? Would I be getter off buying another kilt in my new size?
Answers, Opinions, cute comments? I'll listen to them all!
Thanks, Phil

Jacket size

feeds@yuku.com (elrond200) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:12:05 GMT

I'm thinking about buying a jacket (probably an Argyll one and its vest) for the marriage of a friend.
I choose the Argyll because it is not a scottish wedding and the argyll it is less formal than the PC
I cannot buy a made to measure one, so I thought to buy a standard one even because my partner is almost a seamstress and she is able to resize a little, adjust and let the jacket fit perfectly my body.
Now the two questions:
1) English sizes are the same of Italy? or...

Apron curl

feeds@yuku.com (Ronaki) — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 15:58:11 GMT

Hi, i'm really happy with my hemp r-kilt with just one small point which i've heard is a common issue with kilts.
The "apron curl". Even though I put some vinigar in the iron to stiffen the pleats and the apron there's still quite a strong curl.

I'd like to know what tips you have for keeping the apron flat?
Is ordinary "shirt" starch o.k? or is there something better I can use without damaging the material?Will the curl reduce after a...

Casual Kilt belt advice

feeds@yuku.com (1Comyn) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 23:20:45 GMT

Since I am a first time kilt wearer this may seem a simple question. Does a kilt belt wear over the top of the adjustment buckles or just under them? My kilt does not have any belt loops to give me a starting idea.
Thanks, Phil

polyviscose kilts 100 euro, what do you think?

feeds@yuku.com (Robbie Mackay) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:24:18 GMT

Hello people i asked Steve from the kilt shop in Amstelveen about polyviscose kilt, he send me a mail with these...

Whats the best answer for

feeds@yuku.com (1Comyn) — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 16:52:59 GMT

What do you wear under your kilt?

What about the Scotland Yard store ?

feeds@yuku.com (jdot84) — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:25:28 GMT

Any one know any thing about the Scotland Yard store on the Internet? They Have a Store front near me. I am going over to talk to them next week about a new kilt, and was wandering if anyone has dealt with them before.(www.scotyard.com)

Tartans?

feeds@yuku.com (jdot84) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 19:13:27 GMT

How do you feel about wearing Tartans that are not of your clan?

13oz v 16 oz

feeds@yuku.com (jdot84) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:26:52 GMT

Hello
I am fairly new at this so all advice is welcome. I'm about to order my first "real"(after reading lots of discussion boards I've noticed that this is a topic of it's own)Kilt.The first ? is 13oz v 16oz. I'm looking to an 8yard 16oz kilt, I want something that will last a lifetime. Next I would like comments about weather to pleat to stripe or sett ? This kilt will be in...

Getting the colour you want for hose

feeds@yuku.com (RKilts) — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 16:50:10 GMT

Here's something I stumbled across. I've been trying to find hose to go with my Dutch Friendship Tartan. It isn't that easy. Most outlets don't want to carry anything but off white, bottle green, Red, etc. I was in the fabric store today and had a swatch of the tartan and walked over to the dye department....Eurika ! Hmmm I can dye my old off white stained hose and give them new life!
Not hard to do...'cept you have to do it when "She Who Must Be...

Casual kilt belts

feeds@yuku.com (Robin Lous) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 10:27:13 GMT

You can find good casual (kilt) belts locally...check shoe-shops shoe repair shops, leather shops etc.
Many start their search on...often expensive...websites like Mackenziefrain, but it's a good idea to look around the corner first

2" wide belts are maybe not standard, but they're still around....affordable belts, but also top notch belts.

Yesterday when I went to...

wearing your kilt while cycling

feeds@yuku.com (dutchiejoris) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 21:43:38 GMT

I'm having the greatest difficulty riding a bike while wearing a kilt, it always flies open and I'm scared it might get stuck in my wheel and I'll damage it.
anyone already found a smart solution for it? it now is the only reason why i don't wear my kilt to work and while going to the pub.
if you know a solution better then not to ride my bike anymore, plz let me know

Kilt Buckles

feeds@yuku.com (Christopher NKM) — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 22:24:28 GMT

I have just seen a beautiful kilt on another post which has two buckles on the right hand apron (have I got the terminology right?). Mine only has one on both sides. Is there any particular convention about the number of buckles? Are two more expensive than one? Do they hang differently with one or two buckles? Do you ever get two buckles on the left?

I don't think (well, I hope...) it wont be long before I have another kilt and I would be interested to know what the...

Headwear

feeds@yuku.com (racetec1) — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 11:05:54 GMT

Hallo folks,

I whould like to know, which kind of headwear do you wear with your kilt outfits?
Glengarry? Balmoral? Tammy hats, Flat caps or Quarter caps? Or none of them?

Which one looks best for the different occasions? Any pics of them?

TC

Dirk

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