design?

[jorgovan45]

Getting a custom tailolred skirt, tailor coming Sunday. I know I want slate but plain slate=boring...what kinda design can i put on the skirt without looking too feminine?

[crfriend]

Getting a custom tailolred skirt, tailor coming Sunday. I know I want slate but plain slate=boring...what kinda design can i put on the skirt without looking too feminine?

The answer to that question lies with your imagination!

Since you're having a custom job done, all design details belong to you and the tailor. Pleats, back only, all the way 'round, or none? That'll be the main decision as it will of necessity change decisions that aren't compatible with the design. If the skirt is pleated, that's usually enough "going on" to be rather "fresh"; however if the skirt is plain, one can embellish it any number of ways up to and including embroidery either in self-colours or contrasting/colourful ones.

Give it some thought before the tailor arrives and then discuss your design proposals with him (or her) to see if they'll work well.

[jorgovan45]

Oh no, I wasn't talking material...i'm geetting a nylon/rayon hybrid...I'm talking about what to put on the sdkirt itself...flowers are girly, obviously...what would guys wear on their skirt?

[r.m.anderson]

So you are thinking of a custom made skirt are ye ?
What shade of the color of slate are you options ?
My suggestion go as dark as you can - not necessarily black
but a navy blue should could be considered.
Darker colors tend to hide or mute the human male anatomy.
And conversely lighter whiter pastels including soft gray/grey
are no so becoming.
As CR noted the construction is it going to be plain (flat) or are
pleats being considered ? You can have mini knife pleats like
a UK gym skirt or wider ones like that of a kilt. Also consider
box pleats. Pleats do use more material than a flat design.
Pleats can be as CR noted all around the garment or kilt like
only at the rear.
Consider a center box pleat in the back or the front or even
both sides so the skirt will drape and hang and be easier to
sit without a great deal of fuss with the hand swooping the rear.
The hem length of the skirt will play a great deal in the design.
If the skirt design is longer than knee length then maybe the
pleats are not such a great idea my opinion.
How is the skirt going to be fastened about the waist ?
An elastic waist band - pull on type ?
A zipper panel be it the front - like a fly - or side or back seam ?
The zipper itself can be bold and revealing or hidden within a seam.
Or another idea a sailor front button panel - two rows of buttons
on each side when buttoned shrink the waist panel to your size.
A nice concept if you have a nautical theme in mind - the buttons
can be bright metal with an anchor design or simply black or
other color.
A closing note - what are you combining this skirt with for wearing
a TOP ? A blouse - a polo shirt - a peasant shirt ?

The whole package speaks "YOU" !

[crfriend]

Oh no, I wasn't talking material...i'm geetting a nylon/rayon hybrid...I'm talking about what to put on the sdkirt itself...flowers are girly, obviously...what would guys wear on their skirt?

Poodles? (Just kidding.)

I suppose if I had the proper kit to do it I might get a plain white skirt and print the entire schematic diagram set for a computer on it. That'd be unique and decidedly me if I chose the machine wisely. Insiders would "get it" and casual observers would just see an abstract print that they wouldn't understand.

You're making a fundamental step in creating something new -- something that ideally will be a recognisable part of you (at least to those closest to you) -- so relish it. Get creative!

[dillon]

Geometrically masculine: Fret (aka Greek Key), Herringbone, Celtic Knot, Diaper, Latticework, Houndstooth, Chequer. Somewhat less masculine: Quatrefoil, Ogee, Pineapple (My daughter developed an artichoke fabric pattern as one of her textile projects, it is amazing. NCSU has the foremost College of Textiles in the world!!!)

[partlyscot]

For some ideas, have a look at the embroidery designs Alt Kilts have on their website. If you look through their flickr stream, one design had a gorgeous Phoenix in red and gold, I think that was on a dark grey kilt, and really popped!

[jorgovan45]

Not getting a kilt...it's a nylon/rayon hybrid.

[r.m.anderson]

I believe it is kirbstone who has a kilt with a flaming pleated design -
Aye kirbstone you there to expound on this with a file photo -
So now you will have more fuel for the design fire !

Taking an idea earlier a flaming Phoenix arising out of the flames ?

Or a majestic eagle - hawk - falcon in flight !

Does not have to be on a kilt in large format pleats - could
also be in an 6x6 inch iron on applique ???

[GerdG]

If I should have a skirt made it should:

1. Be closed and with a fly zipper on the front.
2. Have 2-3 pleats at each of the four “corners” making the skirt wide enough to secure unrestricted movement. The reason for not having them on the back is comfort when sitting and easier maintenance of the skirt.
3. Have inside pockets at both sides, definitely not cargo pockets. To be considered is one pocket on the back, mostly for decoration.
4. Have belt loops for a man’s ordinary belt.
5. Have a visible vertical stitching on the front and a horizontal one all the way round at the bottom. For pure decoration.

Length of skirt: 5-10 cm (2-4”) above knee.



Alternative 1:
As above but the pleats could be at the sides, with the pocket openings concealed by the pleats.

Alternative 2:
Wrap skirt with plain front (no metal buttons) and back. Pleats at the sides. Pocket openings concealed by the pleats. Waist size adjustable by means of two or three buttons at the waist band. Belt loops.

[Kirbstone]

First class design, Gerd. I am with you all the way. Good illustration, too.

Tom

[jorgovan45]

oh wow...I didn't mean THAT kind of "design" Girls have fllowers on their skirts...what can guys get on skirts that isn't too feminine? I'm getting a cone skirt, that I already knew.

[Caultron]

Getting a custom tailolred skirt, tailor coming Sunday. I know I want slate but plain slate=boring...what kinda design can i put on the skirt without looking too feminine?

I'd consider some piping or embroidery to break up the boredom. Like, maybe some trim around the waist or hem, or a Celtic design done in black or dark red, or an animal embroidered from clip art. Like maybe a deer, or a bear, or the head of a tiger, or an eagle. Here's an example:

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If the skirt is going to be pleated, consider having some of the pleats done in a different color, like this:

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This next one features both embroidery and two contrasting pleats, and now belongs to me:

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[jorgovan45]

Well, its a slate nylon/rayon hybrid..that might not work with slate.

[Caultron]

Well, its a slate nylon/rayon hybrid..that might not work with slate.

You'd have to ask the tailor.