Highlander
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I just got my new MacGregor Kilt and Prince Charlie Coat. (I guess this could be a "Celtic Version of the Suit").
Looks good, but perhaps I can offer a few sartorial tips? The outfit your are wearing is the Highland equivalent of an ordinary tuxedo, and wouldn't be worn when a suit and tie would be considered appropriate. Generally speaking, in Scotland, the kilt is worn with a tweed kilt jacket during the day and at most evening events when a tuxedo would be considered "too formal". Although white socks are shown on any number of websites, in Scotland most men wear some shade of green, red, or blue socks for both day and evening wear. White socks are worn by bands, and are usually supplied with rented kilts because they look "clean" (nobody really wants to rent "used" socks). Another problem with white socks is that they draw the eye away from the rest of the outfit, which tends to spoil the effect. With MacGregor tartan either dark green or deep red socks would look smashing, and be far more in keeping with the Highland way of dressing. For day wear you might also want to invest in a plain leather sporran as it would be a shame to expose your dress sporran to the rigors of attending a Scottish games or a night out with the lads at the pub.I just got my new MacGregor Kilt and Prince Charlie Coat. (I guess this could be a "Celtic Version of the Suit").
All-in-all an excellent formal look, made all the better by your well-polished shoes. Well done!