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Prince Charlie Jackets

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WHICH FABRIC IS USED IN KILTS?

A kilt is a man's dress skirt with length up to the Knee and pleats at the back, they are bi-furcated and originated in Scotland as a traditional dress worn by Gaelic Men. A kilt is one of a man's great assets, likely enduring him a lifetime. You ought to know you are investing wisely, to be convinced about where your tartan comes from, who is bearing your demand with sustenance, and that your kilt is made to proper conventional norms.

Origin

The kilt as modeled today is the lower half of the wrapped plaid with the back pleats sewed up. It was invented by an English ironmaster Thomas Rawlinson, who operated Highlanders to operate his furnaces in Inverness a city of Ireland.

It was first chronicled in the 16th century as the great kilt, full-length apparel whose upper half could be worn as a cover. The modern kilt appeared in the 18th century and is basically the lowermost half of the great kilt.

The first kilts were green, brown, white, or black. Clans people utilized different plants and herbs to dye the yarn. As time moved on, they formed plaids for distinct clans, the colors most probably based on which raw natural dyes were nearby. These plaids were called tartan cloths.

Which Fabric is used in Kilts?

Generally, a kilt is assembled with twill weaved worsted wool. The twill weave utilized for kilts is a type "2–2", indicating that each weft yarn hands over and under two warp yarns at a time. The result is a unique diagonal-weave design in the material called the twill line.

A conventional kilt is made from Scottish worsted yarn, using 8 yards of tartan fabric, hand-pleated and hand-stitched. In the early days, all kilts were totally hand-stitched by kilt-makers, a lengthy process, carrying on average around 15 to 20 hours for making one kit.

A stylish kilt for a standard adult uses almost single-width of about 6-8 yards or double-width of about 3–4 yards tartan fabric. Double-width material is knitted so that the design precisely fits the edge.

Kilts are usually assembled without A-hem.

The actual amount of fabric needed relies upon several aspects including the length of the sett, the number of ruffles put into the apparel and the size of the individual. For a full kilt, 8 yards of material would be used regardless of size and the number of ruffles and chasm of pleat would be modified according to their size.

What is Tartan?

Tartan is a patterned fabric consisting of crisscrossed, prostrate, and upright bands in multiple colors. Tartans were invented in woven wool, but now they are assembled in many other fabrics. It is specifically linked with Scotland, as Scottish Tartan kilts basically always have tartan designs.

Tartan is assembled with alternating rounds of colored yarns woven as both warp and weft at right tips to each other. The weft is knitted in a facile twill under the warp, advancing one thread at each pass. This forms visible diagonal lines where different colors cross, which gives the appearance of new colors combined from the actual ones. The resultant blocks of color reprise horizontally and vertically in a unique design of squares and stripes called a sett.

Types of Tartan Fabric

Two types of tartan fabric are famous in the World

Royal Stewart Tartan

Black Watch

Night Watch Tartan

Pride of Scotland

Mackenzie Tartan

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Scottish Tartan Pattern | Scottish Kilt

Scottish Tartans

Tartan design acquired a national significance not only in Scotland but universally, it’s made up of crisscrossed horizontal and vertical bands or threads of colors whose variations are symbolic of the various different clans that have historically made up for the Scottish people. Tartan originated in the Highlands and it makes each individual tartan pattern some extent of pride for Scots as a united national heritage. 

History Of the Tartan

Tartan has an ancient history. It had been this way from the 17th century until the mid-19th century when many “Tartan Pattern“ were created to be associated with Scottish clans and families. The earliest known tartan in Scotland is usually dated to the third or fourth century AD. In other parts of the earth, tartan cloth has been found dating to approximately 3000 BC. Originally, tartan designs had no names, no symbolic meanings and tartan cloth was handwoven and typically supplied locally. Today, it’s estimated that there are nearly 7,000 different tartans that exist, with around 150 new ones created annually .

When I talked to people that are unfamiliar with the colour variations available for a given pattern someone told that; ‘The Scottish Tartan Pattern is split into Five types which are, the “ancient ”, “modern ”, “muted ” “hunting “, “weathered”  when actually they’re all one and therefore the same tartan!

Modern Tartan are darker, bolder and more vivid in shade. Ancient and Modern designs tend to share an equivalent set but the reds are bolder, blues appear navy, and greens are greener.

In Ancient Tartan it’s lighter and softer shades that are more easily seen like greens and blues are smooth & red appears more orange.

Muted Tartan is slightly different from Modern, for instance in Muted green colour looks more like green. Colours utilized in tartan have a selected meaning and it’s purely a contemporary one.

WHAT IS TARTAN PLAID

Ancient Hunter Tartan Kilt

As describing the Tartan – Plaid is additionally commonly used word for Tartan which suggests that it’s made up of a cloth with a tartan pattern. Both contain horizontal and vertical stripes that intersect each other at a 90° angle, forming grid-like patterns across the textile. Tartan Plaid are very similar patterns which aren’t very easy to spot. However, this is often where it gets a touch bit complicated because all tartans are plaids, but not all plaids are tartans.

Today, if we see the tartan and “clan tartan” it is a crucial part of a Scottish clan. Most Scottish clans will have many different tartans correlated which can be created and added to the list of clan tartans, but they must be approved by the clan chief, and the Lord Lyon King of Arms, and then finally the Advisory Committee on Tartan.

Moreover, many Tartan Patterns have been developed for Individuals, Families, Districts, Universal and Regiments. In which, tartan for Individuals refer to the people who are linked with one’s family background and are worn by the clan’s members as their benefactors. If someone features a Scottish surname then there’s probably a tartan related to this name too as an example, Royal Stewart Tartan is strictly connected to the royalty which may be a very large sett and it’s divided by four which explains the odd-numbered that thread counts where blue bordering the red blocks is usually shown as azure.

Where in Districts Tartan it’s named after the actual geographic area which may be a symbol of nations, cities, provinces, states or maybe small towns. These sorts of tartans are usually worn by those that feel a private connection to the world that the tartan represents like Sutherland Tartan during which it features a deep forest green color that covers most of it, lining within the darker green, during which grassy green color is to offer it emphasis. Regimental Tartan is generally military tartans, however, these are affiliated with a selected regiment, and really, for instance, Black Watch Tartan Kilt which consists of two colors: stark black and a deep forest green shade. These colors run alongside one another in traditional tartan style only, veterans or currently serving members of that regiment should wear these then there are even regional tartans that are officially recognized by governmental entities.

Corporation Tartan belongs to a selected company, organization or group of individuals that gathered around particular interests means these tartans are worn only by employees or group members during which weaving of the tartan is generally restricted to company approved weavers only. And in Universal Tartan it’s intended for people with a link to Scotland, who wish to wear tartan but can’t identify their clans or the districts where their ancestors lived in.

Tartan Colors

Colours used in tartan have a specific meaning and it is purely a modern one. The tartan colors were extracted mainly from dye produced by the plants, roots, berries and trees local to a specific geographic area. The pattern bisect horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colours. 

To knit tartan patterns you’ll use a machine but you could certainly knit the bottom by hand. The thought was to use a mix of knitting & weaving in long threads to form up the pattern during a simple manner and also spend some leftover yarn. you’ll fall crazy with this awesome stitch that’s super pretty with bold, pastel, or neutral colors from this you’ll make plenty of different knitting projects, and that they will all have a really cool effect.

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Songs of An Outlander Chapter 11 The Darkness Was Total

In that room, deep in the darkness, Geneva is forced to watch as the two men have sex. She is filled with sickness and regret. If it wasn’t for the duel that killed her father, she would be married to a rich man and not forced to be working for these two.

After they are through, Black Jack turns to her. “Now, it is time for the other games to begin." He walks over to her and her darkness is total. She never sees the light again.

Jamie, Claire, and Murtagh head home.

“I really felt uncomfortable around Lt. Grey. I was shocked to see him with a woman. I wonder if Lt. Randall is there too.”

“From what you two have told me, I agree.” Murtagh responds with a ‘ hmmpf’. “Claire will you take Murtagh with you when you go to work at the hospital and I would feel more comfortable if Mary didn’t take Fergus out of the house without a male member of the staff.”

“I agree with all that.”

When they got home, they head in to check on Fergus. They find both him and Mary asleep. They both kiss the baby's head before slipping out.

“Claire, will you join me in bed tonight. I would sleep better if I feel you beside me.”

“Yes but you come to my bed. Also please remind me to tell you and Fergus the rest of Snow White tomorrow.”

“Aye Claire, I will. I am anxious to hear how the tale ends.” She smiles and turns to her room. He follows. He helps loosen her laces and such with shaking hands. He then slips down to his own shirt before joining her.

She curls up against him. “Some day my prince will come.” She softly sings before kissing his belly. He shivers. She sings the verse over before kissing his chest where his shirt is open. She then finds his lips and the song is forgotten. Later, as they both are falling asleep, she whispers, “I do love you Jamie Fraser.” He smiles as they both drift off.

A few days later, they receive another invite from the king. He invites them to a garden party with the instructions to bring more of his ‘ fabulous spirits'. He also asks Jamie’s expertise on horse flesh be utilized.

“A garden party isn’t as fancy. It won't require such an extravagant dress.” Jamie relays as he tells her of the invite.

“I thought you liked my red dress.” Said with an arched eyebrow and a smirk.

“Oh I do. Really. But, it seems I should be the only one with such a favored view.”

“Touche'. So, shall we take Mary and Fergus?”

“No. I think with all that is going on, they would be safer here under Murtagh’s watchful eye.”

In the end she choices a brown and yellow dress that flares wonderfully about her under the bell skirt. The bondice is high and tight to Jamie's relief. He is dressed every inch the Scottish gentleman, with the only difference that he wears tight breeks instead of a free flowing kilt, to his intends dissatisfaction.

“It is easier for riding. Besides, I didn’t wish the French lasses wondering about what is under it, aye?”

“Yes I agree with that.”

They arrive that Sunday with two cases of wine that they give to the steward. As they stroll in arm in arm, they are approached by Louise', a French lady of Claire’s former acquaintance.

“He is a handsome one, your Scott. You are keeping him, oui'?”

“Oui'. That I am.” They walk farther in and the king comes up. The ladies curtsy and Jamie bows. “Your Majesty.” He says for the group.

“James, it is so good you are here, you and your lovely intended. I am assured you brought some of your lovely wine?”

“Aye, your Majesty. It is with your steward.”

“Tre' bien.” Another man approach’s and Claire feels Jamie tighten up beside her. “Allow me to introduce the Duke of Sandringham. Lord James Fraser and his intended, Lady Claire Beauchamp.” They bow and curtsy to each other. That is when Lt. Randall approaches. Claire shudders and Jamie steps half way in front of her.

“Lt. Randall, you enter my court in the uniform of the English. It isn’t done sir.”

“My pardon, sire.” He bows but all around can feel his contempt. The king, in clear dismissal, turns his back towards him and towards Jamie and Claire.

“Shall we go check out the horses James, with Miss Beauchamp, of course?”

“Aye your Majesty.” They walk away but they can feel the others eyes on them. Claire holds tighter to Jamie.

As they leave, the Duke turns to Randall. “What are you doing here? I told you to stay away. I can handle this without you or your beastly ways. The prince is in Paris trying to raise money for the cause. I wish to stop him without the drama you bring.”

“I don't give a bloody hell about your politics. That bitch got away from John and I before we could have any fun. I want her to pay and him,” he stops and licks his foul lips,” Well him I just want.”

“As do I. I want to see him punished for what his family did. Stealing my money and land. A Duke in name only. It is intolerable. Any money raised for the cause, well, I shall see it comes to me.”

As they walk behind the King, Claire whispers to Jamie, “Don't trust the Duke. He is a traitor playing both sides against the middle. A pretend Jacobite that would see the prince dead.”

“That weasel. He doesn’t even deserve to be called a Duke.”

“Agree. I will tell you more at home.” He stop for a quick kiss before they hurry to catch up to His Highness.

At the house, Mary sits in the Great Room with Fergus, stacking blocks with him. They both laugh as he knocks the tower down.

“You naughty boy.” She teases.

Suddenly the peace is shattered as the body of Geneva is hurled through the window.

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Australian Utility Kilt- Custom Made Cargo Kilt | Fashion kilt

Utility kilt is made from durable heavy cotton. Utility kilts for men are designed to be practical yet comfortable to wear during workouts. In casual environments, Utility Kilt are ideal for wearing.

Cargo Utility Kilt 

The Trip Cargo Utility Kilt for Men is specially designed to stand up to rugged wear with ease and will have you feeling cool and looking stylish wherever you wear it. Made from the finest quality 100 percent cotton fibers, the kilt comes in five stylish colors and with your choice of Antique Brass, Polished Silver or Black Matte Finish hardware. White contrast stitching adds visual appeal to the design, making it as fashionable as it is functional. The kilt has deep pockets on each side with snap down flaps and exterior slip pockets. Hip straps allow you to adjust the fit, and there are extra wide loops for accommodating your work belt.

Benefits of Cargo Utility Kilt Pockets 

You do not need a separate bag for luggage. This is the best place where you can put your mobile phone. It allows your hands to be free. Pockets are the cool design elements of your kilt.

Utility kilt Australia

Fashion Kilt Shop is providing the special kind of Patriotic Flag Kilts for those who love their country and want to depict this love in their dressing. These flag kilts have the colors and prints of their country’s flag. Utility Kilt Australia are designed to be practical yet comfortable to wear during workouts. In casual environments, utility kilts for men are ideal for wearing. Utility kilts are suitable for other outside activities, such as festivals, camping, hiking, and even concerts. kilts deliver all of the styles of kilts you love with the added benefits of having pockets, making them ideal for both work and play. Utility kilts are designed by our skilled kilt-makers according to the measurements you provide, with the best quality fabrics available.

Custom Made Kilt

A great way to dress up a kilt is with a classic button-down shirt and rolled-up sleeves, that are tucked into the kilt. If you want to look effortlessly casual, you can always pair the kilt with a plain T-shirt and even sneakers. For a better look, you need a best-fit kilt. At Fashion Kilt you can order Utility Kilt Big And Tall because the classic style and elegant look is made with premium quality materials and skilled craftsmanship. Choose waist size and kilts length. For your ease, measurements are available in Inches as well as in centimeters.

What outfit is most attractive to guys? 

A Well-fitting Kilt 

Rolled Sleeves. 

Masculine Accessories.

Watches. 

Business/Formal.

Stylish Shoes. Shoes can make or break even the most attractive outfit for a man.

Would You Like To Purchase More Kilts ?

Also, provide a huge variety of Kilts in different colors with unique designs. Utility kilts, Modern kilts, tartan kilts, Hybrid Kilts, Denim kilts, and Leather Kilts are our major categories of Kilts. Fashion Kilt is the best platform for men’s kilts, where you can find the best quality made Kilts. At Fashion Kilt Shop, you can order a custom-made kilt according to your desire. Oder our Kilts to save money and time.

Buy & Select Your desired Kilt!

The Fashion Kilt is a popular kilt shop.. It gives you the option to have a kilt fashioned in any color you like, each one a solid hue that will make it easy to pair with any top. We deliver Fashion Kilts in the United States, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Australia, Russia, Norway, Denmark, Italy and every other place you can think of.

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HOW TO FIND YOUR PERFECT KILT

Tracking down your ideal kilt is significant, and not in every case simple. An incredible kilt will last you a lifetime,so you want to make sure you get it right.

The best news is that you're as of now progressing nicely. At Scotland Kilt™, we value the nature of our kilts and our master kilt style counsel. 

Presently that you're here, what are the subsequent stages? Our step by step guide is here to assist you with finding your ideal kilt.

KILT OR FULL KILT OUTFIT?

Your initial step is to consider precisely the thing you're searching for. Do you simply require a kilt, or do you require a full kilt outfit, complete with coat, petticoat, and reciprocal extras? 

Consider what's now sitting in your wardrobe and what you need to wear with your kilt. The Braemar and Argyll and are somewhat more limited than a typical suit coat and are explicitly intended to work with the state of a kilt. 

On the off chance that going to a dark tie occasion, you would consistently wear a Prince Charlie coat and petticoat (as opposed to a tuxedo coat).

BUDGET

The measure of cash you need to spend on your kilt or kilt outfit is frequently the main consideration. Regardless of your spending plan, we're here to deal with you and ensure you're getting incredible incentive for your money. 

Uniquely designed kilts are created by experienced, nearby tailors, a large number of them autonomous. This is an incredible alternative for those with somewhat more financial plan to spend and who need a customized kilt created to endure forever. Our uniquely crafted kilts and  kilt outfits are offered in a wide scope of plaids and textures, each made by our confided in kilt creators. In the interim, our Essentials range offers customary, sleek plans at moderate costs. An Essentials 8 yard kilt costs just £60, or make your own outfit with our scope of coats and extras.

TIMELINE

The beneficial thing about our Scotland Kilt Essentials Range, is that our items are available and prepared to dispatch! The greater part of our Highlandwear frill is likewise prepared to shake when you are. For our Custom Accessories, a time span will be given in the items postings.

EVENT

Consider where you will wear your kilt. On the off chance that purchasing for your wedding, you presumably need to put resources into a uniquely crafted kilt outfit. Head over to our aide on 'What to Wear to a Scottish Wedding' for our top styling tips. 

Maybe you need a kilt to wear each day. Both a Scotland Kilt custom made kilt or an Essentials kilt can be dressed down for a more relaxed look. Look at our aide on 'Relaxed Kilt Wearing' to discover how.

CHOOSE YOUR TARTAN:

Our Essentials kilts are offered in a scope of famous plaids - from Black Watch to Douglas Weathered, and our own in-house planned Persevere Tartans.

COMPLEMENTARY ACCESSORIES:

Modern Kilt, arranged. Coat and petticoat, arranged. Presently, integrate everything for certain extraordinary frill that address your style. 

Utilizing our outfit manufacturer, look over our scope of Scotland Kilt™ specially designed or Essentials adornments. 

Need a few hints? There's a Scotland Kilt™ guide for that. Our aides talk you through picking your ideal kilt pin or sporran, or head over to our 'How to Wear a Kilt' guide for a breakdown of the multitude of various adornments.

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Brown Watch tartan kilt| Top Quality

History of brown Watch Tartan Kilt

Brown Watch tartan kilt was created by Messrs J and D Paton of Tillicoultry in line with an American client who was so pleased with an electrical discharge Black Watch he needed an electrical jolt Watch. It very well may be utilized as a widespread clan and is a Scottish Clan. 

Brown Watch tartan pattern

These Tartan fabrics are made with the highest-quality acrylic wool and are about 54 inches wide.

Brown Watch Tartan Kilt

This Brown Watch Tartan Kilt is an attractive, rough-looking kilt with natural earthy colored tones and timberland green to coordinate. This kilt can be worked into any kilt ensemble effortlessly.   With regards to finding your tartan to address your Scottish legacy and give an appealing look. Different styles are accessible to look over, you can make the contrast as indicated by your taste.

Buckles and Leather Straps

 It contains buckles and leather straps that are so helpful in its adjustment. You can set its adjustment anytime.

Pleats

 These pleats are sewn at 2.5 inches. Pleats are the amazing feature of kilt that make it more attractive and beautiful.

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Bare With Me - Chp 3

Also on AO3  You can catch the previous chapters there or on Tumblr (though there’s not a lot of plot here, so it’s not strictly necessary). Chp 1  Chp 2  Chp 3  Chp 4

Adrien couldn't decide if he should be pacing or casually drape himself over Marinette's lawn chair.  Past experience indicated that both had the potential to appeal visually, but what would Ladybug prefer?

He was still pacing when the distinctive zip of her yo-yo announced her arrival.  He looked up just as her feet touched down, and he made a point to use the wide-eyed expression his photographers wanted when they were aiming for a sweet and innocent look.

He smiled, delighted to see her cheeks darken slightly.  "Welcome back," he said,  throwing her a little finger wave.  "Everything go all right?"

Ladybug nodded.  "Yep.  Chat and I got it all taken care of. It's safe to bring you home."

"Great.  Uhm… so why was I in particular danger?"  Having helped fight the Re-Modeler, he knew.  But Adrien Agreste had been stranded with no cell phone, radio access, or clothes, and had no way to know what was going on.  "I didn't cause the akuma, did I?"  He aimed for a horrified reaction, because, seriously, if he had caused it, he'd feel terrible.

"No, no, no."  Her hand settled on his shoulder, as she rushed to soothe him.  Damn she was sweet.  "It wasn't your fault the photographer and designer preferred you."

Actually, it was totally his father's fault.  The man was a colossal dick, and that was to people he liked.  "Oh.  Was it Johann, then?"  He sighed.  "I would've been more than happy to give up today's shitty shoot for him."

"He probably would have been fine if he hadn't run into Chloe while he was getting over his frustration," Ladybug pointed out.

"Ugh."  His reaction didn't have to be feigned at all.  "That girl needs to take akuma prevention sensitivity training."

Ladybug giggled.  "So are you ready to go home?  I'm sure your… family is concerned about you."

He snorted.  "My handlers, you mean."  Her hesitation had suggested she knew more about his home life than the average Parisian.  He didn't really want her to drop him off and head on her way.  Not yet.  "Nathalie is probably completely freaked out."

"Ah!" Ladybug said in bright discovery.  She held out her yo-yo and opened it in communicator mode.  "I can call her and explain.  Do you think that would help?"

Adrien nodded eagerly.  It would certainly minimize the urgency of the situation.  When she offered the device to him to dial, he pretended to misunderstand and just reached over her to enter the number.

"Hello, this is Nathalie Sa…"  His father's assistant hesitated.  She'd answered in video phone.  "Ladybug.  I see you have located Adrien.  His father will be most grateful."

"It's no problem at all," Ladybug said, her professional hero mode in full force.  "As soon as I realized the Re-Modeler was targeting him, I moved Adrien to a secure location.  I'm sorry.  I didn't even give him time to grab his phone."

"I understand."  Nathalie turned her focus to him.  "Adrien… are you naked?"

Adrien shook his head quickly.  "No.  But I'm less dressed than I'd normally be out in public.  Good thing it's dark out."

It was subtle, but he could see the amusement in Nathalie's face.  "I won't tell your father if you don't, and if you can manage to avoid being caught by any photographers."

"Thanks Nathalie."

"I'll bring him home right now Ms. Sancoeur," Ladybug promised.  "He was concerned that you'd be worried, so I wanted to contact you first."

"Do I have anything before 10:30 tomorrow morning?" Adrien asked.

She looked down at something, probably her tablet.  "There is nothing on your schedule until noon."

"Great," Adrien said, happily.  He had no reason to push Ladybug out after she brought him home, and she had a fresh transformation.  "I'll see you tomorrow, then."

Nathalie gave him that rare smile of hers.  "I'll inform your father that you're safe.  Don't stay up too late."

The screen went dark and Ladybug closed it.  "All right.  Ready for another ride?"

He grinned.  He'd love a ride other than the one she was offering.  "Anytime you want, my L- lovely bug."  Dammit.  Channeling his inner Chat Noir was risky.

She scooped him up again and swung them back in the direction of his father's mansion.  Once she'd safely landed back in his room, he could see the pink in her cheeks again.  She was out of her element, and there was no previously established protocol for hero behavior in this situation, and he loved seeing her a little out of her element.

"Thanks for going out of your way to protect me," he said, wanting her to feel comfortable with him.  At least enough so that she wouldn't leave too soon.

She beamed at him, back on familiar ground.  "All in a day's work."

"It was the best part of my day, to be honest."  Granted, any time in her company was the best part of his day, but this had been extra nice.

"Oh."  She smiled, looking bashful.  Though he was sure he'd never seen his Lady look like that, it was incredibly familiar.

He shrugged.  "I don't have a lot of terrific days, and that's just how life works.  But today was phenomenally bad."

She took one of his hands between both of hers.  "I'm sorry to hear that, and I'm glad I was somehow able to make it better."  She shook her head.  "I think it says a lot about your life that being targeted by an akuma was the bright point in your day."

He laughed.  "I guess."  He reached back and rubbed the back of his head nervously.  "Umm, would you, uh want to hang out a bit?"  Oh god.  He'd done it.  He'd asked her to stay.  Did he sound too desperate?  When she stared at him, seemingly unable to respond, he tried to fix it.  "Uh.  Sorry.  That was probably weird.  I just thought--"

"Yes!" she blurted out, cutting him off.  Her face went nearly as red as her suit as she started to fidget.  It was another oddly familiar behavior.  "Uh… to the hanging out.  Not the weird part.  It's not weird."  She closed her mouth and her eyes and took a deep breath, then faced him calmly.  "I'd love to hang out."

Relieved, he beamed at her.  "Great.  So… "  He looked around his room, trying to remember all the things he'd learned his Lady enjoyed.  But his brain wasn't braining.  Stupid brain.  "Uhm.  We could… watch a movie or play video games."  He gestured to his personal arcade.  "I think I'm ziplined out, but… uh…"

Once again, his Lady saved him.  "I love video games."  Her gaze flicked over him.  "Uhm… not to be one more person in your life telling you what to do, but, are you going to put on clothes?"  She pointed to his towel.

Yes.  An opportunity.  He could use this.  "Ugh," he groaned.  "My life revolves around clothes.  Scratchy clothes.  Sweaty clothes.  Holy-crap-I-can't-breathe-in-this clothes."  He grabbed his face with both hands and dragged down.  "I'm not sure I can possibly clothes right now, my… Ladybug," he whined.

Her giggles reassured him.  "Have I just discovered Adrien Agreste's deepest darkest secret?" she asked, tapping her lips with one finger.  "You're a naturalist at heart."

"Sssh!"  He shushed her, pretending to be panicked.  "Not so loud.  Can you imagine what that would do to my father?  His career?  I mean, Ladybug, this is serious.  You.  Can't.  Tell.  Anyone."  He planted his hands on his towel clad hips.

She patted his cheek, and he was pretty sure he stopped breathing.  "Your secret is safe with me."  She took a small step back, pink in her cheeks again.  "While your body is nothing to be ashamed of, I mean, seriously, it's not… but I'm not used to hanging out with naked boys.  At all.  So maybe you could find the least clothing-like item you have so I don't get all distracted and lose every game we play?"

He thought for a moment, running through his usual options for when he had to wear clothes but didn't want to.  Plagg gave his thigh a light scratch.  "Oh!  Uh… I might have something that'll work.  Just… gimmie a minute."  He headed for his huge walk-in closet.  "Have a seat, make yourself comfortable."  He waved vaguely to the couch before ducking into the closet.

He tugged the knot on the towel, dropping it on the floor.  "I'm sorry, Plagg," he whispered.  "You're hungry, I know."

The miraculous black cat hovered in front of Adrien's eyes.  "Naah.  I'm good.  I'll just phase into the mini-fridge for a snack."

"Oh… what did you need?"  This was a surprise.

Plagg smirked in a decidedly not cat like way.  "You want to get the girl, and it's obvious that showing some skin is working wonders for you.  Hmmm.  Maybe I should redesign the suit…"  He shook his tiny head.  "Naah.  Don't want to damage your fragile skin.  Anyway, you have the perfect thing to wear in this situation."

"I do?"

Plagg darted out and returned with a black utility kilt.  "Trust me on this, kid.  Ladies dig a man in a kilt.  And as a bonus, it's traditional to go commando."

Adrien's face hurt from the size of his smile.  "I love you Plagg.  You're the best."  He'd forgotten all about the kilt, which he'd bought online to go with a costume that he never ended up getting to wear.  It had been just a smidge loose three months ago, but now it fit perfectly.  He idly wondered what would happen if he started wearing it around town or to school.  

He popped out of his closet, to find Ladybug going through his high scores on the DDR.  Yes.  He could make that work to his advantage, too.

"Hey Ladybug, is this all right?"  He struck a simple pose, did a three point catwalk turn, and paused facing her.  Had he ever seen her eyes so round?  "Is that a yes?"  He looked down at the kilt, hanging just above his knee.

She let out an odd wheezing squeal, sounding a bit like a teakettle, and when he looked back up, she was on her knees, still gawking at him.

"Is it that bad?"  He was pretty sure that wasn't the reason, well, he hoped that wasn't the reason.

She shook her head vigorously, apparently unable to look away.  "Of course, only you could go from towel to clothes and have the clothes be sexier.  What the hell?"

He barked out a laugh.  Plagg was going to get so much camembert.  "Oh, well if that's all…"  He walked across the room to her.  "I wasn't sure if it looked horrible or something."

She held up one finger.  "I think it's physically impossible for you to look horrible in anything.  Hell, I'll bring you a burlap sack to wear and I bet it would be hot."

He felt his lips twitch.  "Scratchy, too,." he added, covering his mouth at her mock scowl.

"You're extremely attractive, and I'm certain you know that."  The way she looked at him felt like she was reading his mind.  "You're a supermodel , for god's sake."

"Wait… you're familiar with my work.  Are you a fan?" he asked eagerly.

She rolled her eyes.  "I live in Paris, of course I'm familiar with your work."  She sighed.  "And yes.  I'm a fan.  Have been for years.  I'm an amateur designer myself, actually, and I've grown up watching you model."

"That makes me so happy."  He beamed at her.  

"Yeah, well if I have a heart attack, it'll be because of you and that goddamn kilt."  She let out a huff and forced herself back to her feet.  "I have to be up at six, so we should get started if you want to play."  She looked mortified, and hastily added.  "Uh, video games."

Teasing would be too Chat Noir.  It also hadn't worked, and he didn't want to chase her away.  "So, I saw you eyeing up the DDR, want to start there?"

She shrugged.  "I'll warn you it's not my strongest game, but I've never played as Ladybug, so maybe that'll help.  I expect you'll kick my ass though."

"Ladies first."  He caught himself mid nod, before he could go into a full bow and moved to stand near the scoreboard in case she needed any help navigating the system.  She pulled up one of the songs that came with the most recent upgrade, toggling through the options relatively quickly.

The music started and she was off to a good start.  The difficulty wasn't terribly high, but she was decent.  While he'd seen her do all sorts of random regular person things during their patrols, it was surreal to see Ladybug on his DDR.  

"You're excellent!" he said as her score came up.  "From the way you were talking, I thought you'd be tripping off the pads."

She laughed, such a lovely joyful sound.  "The suit helps.  Regular me is not nearly this good.  Though I haven't fallen off in a while."

He picked his current favorite song, not coming anywhere near his high score because he was still pretty tired after the day.  His score was higher, but he didn't point it out.  "Do you do freestyle?" he asked gesturing for him to take over.

She waved one hand.  "A little, but again, not great."

"I think freestyle's a lot easier, especially if it's hard for you to get your feet to move where the programmed dances tell you to."  He'd been working with Marinette on freestyle mode, because she just had a tough time with her foot-eye coordination.  "I have a friend who has a lot of trouble with the regular mode, but she's pretty amazing in freestyle."  He shrugged.  "Plus it's more fun than rapid foot tapping.  More like actual dancing."

Ladybug smiled indulgently at him.  "Okay.  One freestyle for each of us.  Then I probably need to head out."

When her chosen song started, he nodded.  "Marinette likes this one, too."

She winked at him.  "Great minds think alike."  Her freestyle was fantastic, much more relaxed than the stiffer action of her previous turn.  She favored a lot of the same moves as his classmate.  Her whole body was part of the dance, and she was smiling.  God she was gorgeous when she was having fun.  She bounced happily off the pad and waved him toward it.  "Your turn, Mr. Dreamy Model."

"Do I have an official Ladybug-granted nickname?"  He clasped his hands together.

She laughed.  "Yes.  Henceforth you shall be known as Mr. Dreamy Model, though since I know you so well from our little visit, I get to call you Dreamy."

"Yes!"  He hopped onto the pad and picked out the song "Don't Bother Me."  He'd been working out a fun routine with it, though he'd skip the hand and head stand to avoid overtly mooning or flashing his guest.  As he spun and kicked, he realized that he liked the way the kilt flared and swished around his legs.  Unfortunately it distracted him enough that he finished out his routine on autopilot, executing a flip that landed his feet on the farthest right sensors.  He felt the fabric of the kilt pull away from his legs and flip before it eventually dropped back down.  

Oh shit.  

Mortified, he glanced up and saw that Ladybug appeared to be frozen, her face an odd combination of delight and surprise.  He scrambled to his feet and reached on hand out to touch her shoulder.  "Ladybug?  I'm sorry.  That was rude.  I… kinda got caught up in the game."

"Ah!"  She sounded surprised, and strangely out of breath.  "Very rice noutine."  She looked up at him, with a very familiar deer-in-headlights expression.  "Must go.  No time to gawk… er talk.  I'll just show myself out."  She mechanically headed for the same window they'd used earlier.

Had he broken her?  "I'm glad you stayed for a bit," he said, following her.  "I'm sorry you've got to go, and… if, by some chance, I haven't completely offended you, and you want to stop by again sometime, I promise I'll wear real clothes."

Spun abruptly to him, her eyes wide.  "A kilt is a real article of clothing, Dreamy, and I expect to see you wearing it again."  

"Oh."  He blinked a couple of times, slouching with relief.  He'd flustered her, but nothing irreparable.  

"Besides, how many ladies have been treated to the rare and glorious Assgreste full moon?"  With that parting shot, she bounded out the window.

Again, points to @seasonofthegeek for helping me to see the absolute dearth of Nakedrien out there.

If you’re interested, Adrien's routine looks a lot like this.

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Black Watch Utility Kilt

Best standard designed black watch utility kilt comes with adjustable waist straps and checkered styling of blue and green throughout. The Utility Kilt are specialized in custom made kilts and provides you comfort fitting in very reasonable pricing you’re wishing for.

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What Are The Different Parts Of A Men’s Kilt?

If you want the truly authentic experience and fulfill aspects of tradition and fashion,there are a whole host of Kilt accessories which will give you the total look These Include

The Belt: made from pure leather with a decorative buckle.

The Sporran:A small pouch worn around the waist so as to hang in front of the Kilt.

Kilt Knife:also called “Sgain Dubh” from the Gaelic meaning a ‘Black Knife’ It’s a small knife often with a decorative bone handle and a leather Sheath.Traditionally kept tucked inside the top of a man’s Hose (Socks)

Kilt Pin: A decorative pin,pinned in front panel of a Kilt.

Hose:Knee length woolen socks. often comes in single color or Various colour patterns.

Shoes: Known as Gillie Brogues Leather Shoes with laces.

Which Tartan Should Your Men’s Kilt Be Made From?

The name for the specific tartan pattern used on a kilt is a sett. This relates to the weaving pattern, number of threads, weight and colours used.  Though most setts are not trademarked, thus do not legally restrict who can wear them, most are registered to a clan, meaning that there are social conventions regarding who can wear them. If you do not have a known clan tartan, try tracing your roots back by using a search website such as House Of Tartan. Simply type in your surname and be told which clan you are, and thus which tartan sett you should wear on your men’s kilt.  If you have no direct ties to any clans, there are a number of tartans which are universal, such as Black Watch, Caledonian, Hunting Stewart and Jacobite tartans, but search for your mother’s and grandmother’s maiden names to see if you have some connection.

Custom Made Kilts For Men

A true men’s kilt is a bespoke affair, much like a good interview suit or black tie outfit. Cheap or off-the-rack kilts are unflattering and do not allow for correct sizing, which may lead to the kilt not hitting you at mid-knee, which is considered very inelegant. Many of our men’s kilts are handmade for to ensure the perfect fit. Obviously, your kilt will be worn more than once, at events and celebrations, and often in front of others who know their men’s kilts. A low quality kilt is sure to be spotted immediately, and met with disapproval. The places where you will need to know your measurements are your waist, hips and possibly also your rise, which is the distance from waist to groin. This will ensure that you wear your traditional, handmade men’s kilt with style and with respect to tradition.

Choose your Desire Kilt From Scottish Kilt Shop, Take your Measurement if you need any help related to Kilt Measurement visit   https://kilts.fr/guide-de-mesure

then place your order at Scottish Kilt Shop,Scottish Kilt Shop will deliver your Custom made kilts in 7 days at your door step. 

What To Wear With Your Traditional Kilt

When dressing for a formal event, do not forget the correct accessories. Men’s kilts should be paired with a jacket, waistcoat, tie, shirt, and knee socks known as hose. To complete the look, you should also wear a sporran, kilt pin and Ghillie brogues, which are a specific type of shoe. For an authentic look, you could also add:

A sgian dubh - A small ceremonial knife worn partially concealed in the hose, with only the hilt visible.

Sock flashes - Small pieces of tartan attached to the hose, are also an option, and should be worn to match your kilt tartan.

All these are guidelines for formal kilt wear, whereas casual kilts, such as leather or utility men’s kilts can be worn with any normal day wear, as there are no rules or traditions surrounding those. Whatever you choose, make sure to browse our extensive range of men’s kilt, tartans, materials and cuts.Explore more about Kilts at https://kilts.fr/

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Time is Money; My Top 5 Watches for under $1,000

If women dress for other women, then men wear watches for other men. In fact, you can be in shorts and a T-Shirt, and if your watch game is on point then no one is going to bat an eye!

I know my top five under $1000.00 is going to draw the ire of multitudes of watch aficionados out there but bear with me and let me explain. I wanted to keep a fairly short list. The list is very subjective as to my tastes. I also wanted to choose pieces that could be worn for a variety of different occasions and would be well worn in a casual setting as well as a formal one. Finally, I did not eliminate any watches based on accuracy alone as I found there to be huge discrepancies amongst timekeeping reviews with explanations varying from temperature to position of the watch when not worn.

I chose mostly Chrono's as the intricacies, multiple dials, and moving parts are eye-catching and in my opinion more likely to garner a second look or an inquiring question. I added a moonphase primarily because they are very noticeable and make a statement and finally a partial skeleton as I have always found them to be conversation starters. I chose a mixture of automatic and quartz movements and all of the watches except for one on my list is Swiss made.

Some of the watches on this list retail for over $1,000.00 but I found all of them within our price range on one site or another. Four of the Five watches that I chose had excellent reviews 4-4.5 stars on Amazon, the only one I couldn't find reviews on was the Ernest Borel Rocky II series, but I included it on the list because I loved how it looked and thought the color combination was striking.

So without further ado, here are my Five favorites for under $1,000.00:

The Mougin & Piquard for J. Crew is a sleek and sophisticated watch that reminded me of a vintage aviator watch. The face is simple yet classy and the watch as a whole, band included looks like it will wear well and even improve in character over the years. This watch could easily be dressed up or down although it may have a little less utility as a dress watch compared to some of my other choices.

The Frederique Constant Classic Moonphase is a showstopper in my books. The beautifully refined dial, moonphase and crocodile band all combine to create a visually appealing timepiece that could be mistaken for a far more expensive watch. The retail on this watch was considerably higher than our limit, but again it was simple to find it on sale. This automatic timepiece will work well for formal occasions and black tie events and could also be used to refine a casual blazer and jeans look.

The Ernest Borel Rocky II is a statement on your wrist. The reason I know this particular piece is going to get people’s attention is because the first time I saw it on someone's wrist, I had to ask about it. The color combination is striking and the unique day marker coupled with the band creates a visual effect that can't be denied. If you're going to wear this watch, then you probably have a unique dress sense so Im going to reframe from giving any advice as to when and where to wear it. Oh did I mention the gentlemen who had it on was also rocking a kilt...enough said.

I think the Hamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart is just a stunning timepiece. The partial skeleton is going to demand attention and the rest of the details will keep peoples eyes firmly fixed on your wrist. This durable adornment can be worn for a broad range of activities and will look refined and appropriate with a suit or expensive yet understated with a button up and jeans.

The fifth and final watch on my list is the Bullova Precisionist. This watch is a beast, it's bold, brash and beautiful! The features are striking from the multi-dial chrono design to the gold accents and the four hexagonal bolt accents. This watch appears far more expensive than what it is and will have people asking for you to take it off so they can make a closer examination (this I know from experience). The precisionist movement is supposedly one of the most accurate available although I don't wear watches to tell the time so I can't comment on that. http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/clocks-watches/bulova-precisionist.htm

Your watch is going to speak volumes about you. It doesn't have to break your bank, but it should make a statement about who you are. A less than fantastic outfit can be salvaged by a well-curated watch, and similarly, the positive impact of the greatest suit can be negated by a poorly chosen timepiece. #TIMEISMONEY

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Royal Stewart Tartan Kilt - Cheap Kilt

Royal Stewart Tartan kilt is the ever-popular tartan, retrospectively related to the majestic House of Stewart and Queens Elizabeth II personal tartan. The set was initially published in the year 1831 in James Logan book “The Scottish Gael. Officially, this is worn by Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, Black Watch pipers as well as the Scots Guards.

At this point in time, this chic and cool Royal Stewart Tartan Kilt can be utilized in festivities for bands and clans as well. This is made from about five yards of acrylic wool and is extremely lighter than the typical eight yards version. This kilt was perfectly designed, this doesn’t affect your tradition, style and you’ll feel at ease wearing this kilt. Made to measure kilt and it will surely suit any fashionable men out there! Cheap Tartan Kilt

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Black Watch Snap Utility Kilt with Flash Pleats

Black Watch Snap Utility Kilt with Flash Pleats

This Black Watch Snap utility kilt is made in the signature Kilt This design. This kilt is perfect for special events. Shown here is a purple plaid to highlight a black canvas kilt and the tartan is also used as, "Flash Pleats." Flash Pleats give your kilt some color to show off your pleats. We can find a wide range of plaids once you specify which color you would like to highlight your flash pleats. Our supply changes during the seasons. We can also create pleats to honor your favorite sports team or school colors.

You can request your own family tartan in this design. We purchase our tartans from Lochcarron of Scotland. Some additional charges for the fabric upgrade to wool and shipping will apply. Contact us if you have any questions.

Interchangeable

The only kilt design made with interchangeable parts. Upgrade now or later. This is a great starter kilt to build with added aprons or upgrade pockets to be removable. This style comes in many types of cloth from duck cloth/canvas to cotton, Black Watch cotton, or leather (as an upgrade additional fees apply). We will work with you by messaging to collect your measurements and details. Each kilt is handmade by the actual designers. Each kilt comes with large cargo pockets, 3 compartments each. This design allows you to easily fold up your kilt to slide it into a laptop bag or backpack for easy travel. It's so soft, feels like wrapping yourself up in a blanket. 

• Each kilt is adjustable by 4-5 inches • Every kilt comes with key latches and D-rings • 3 inch belt loops • The apron and back stay centered when changing size adjustments • The apron acts as a sporran while the rest of the kilt is free • Kilts come with large 2 cargo pockets 3 compartments • You can purchase multiple aprons for the same kilt • Machine washable, lay flat to dry, fold storage • Contact us if you have questions • Thank you for visiting and Google us or join us on Facebook!

Upgrade now or later for an additional fee; Kilt Chains (nickel, antique brass, gunmetal) $35 Leather Double Cross Pocket Tops $35 Leather Straps $50, Conchos Set $25 - $160 Inside Pockets $25 Make pockets removable $25 additions aprons $40 - $100

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How to measure yourself

Waist - Our kilts are made to fit like a pair of cargo shorts. They will adjust approximately 5-7 inches from the waist measurement you provide. You want to measure with a measuring tape around where you normally have pants hang along your hip, and either over your belly or under it, which ever you prefer. Be sure to measure against your skin and not over clothing. If you measure over clothing it will make the kilt too loose and the measurements will be inaccurate. With the proper measurements you will only have to adjust the apron when you first try it on, and only minimal adjustments after that if you gain or lose weight. The great thing about this design is that you can adjust your kilt and it will never look different in appearance. The kilt will always look centered, level and well-fit. Hip - Measuring around the hip area will help keep the kilt from being too snug around your hips, rear, and the Jewels. Length - You want to take the measurement from the side of your hip. Measure from where the top of your jeans would be to the floor or top of the foot.

Additional Photos

Black Watch Tartan Flash Pleat Video

Interchangeable Kilt Video

Metal Options

Concho Options

Color Options

Measuring Blog

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Trendy Royal Stewart Tartan Kilt - Cheap Kilt

Royal Stewart Tartan kilt is the ever-popular tartan, retrospectively related to the majestic House of Stewart and Queens Elizabeth II personal tartan. The set was initially published in the year 1831 in James Logan book “The Scottish Gael. Officially, this is worn by Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, Black Watch pipers as well as the Scots Guards. At this point in time, this chic and cool Royal Stewart Tartan Kilt can be utilized in festivities for bands and clans as well. This is made from about five yards of acrylic wool and is extremely lighter than the typical eight yards version. This kilt was perfectly designed, this doesn’t affect your tradition, style and you’ll feel at ease wearing this kilt. Made to measure kilt and it will surely suit any fashionable men out there!

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Black Watch Scottish Tartan Kilt is made of Acrylic wool belong to famous clan tartan. Try something different to spice up you kilt collection with Black Watch Utility Kilt in modern design.