Ascot Day? What do the Kilted Wear?

[Jack Daw]

I've been invited to the Houston Ascot Day at Sam Houston Race Park on June 20. It's a daytime event and I seem to recall the Englishmen wear mourning coats, but what accessories are appropriate for the kilted man to wear, please?

[Kerr the Walker]

I'd say an argyle would do the trick. If you've got one without shiny buttons, I'd think it would work even better.

[kiltedsawyer]

You might take a cue from Henry Higgins, (My Fair Lady.) He showed up in tweed, (but was I think protesting the pretentious nature of the event, being kilted may be looked upon as the same.) I think a tweed Argyll with wastecoat and tie would do well in that scenario. You'll stand out, but that's pretty normal in a kilt, unless your at the highland games.
Best Wishes,
David

[Zardoz]

I'd go with a nice argyll daywear outfit. Most gentlemen just wear business attire, so the kilt would really be distinctive. Here's some photo's; http://www.babchouston.org/en/rsss/?...66&reload=true
I'd also consider the fact that it's in June in Houston!

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

If you were invited to the Houston "Musselburgh Races" Day then a kilt would be okay. But since it's supposed to be Ascot (which is the dressiest horse race on the planet), then you might want to consider dressing like, well, Ascot.

I went to Ascot on several occasions with my pals in Scotland, and none of us wore kilts, nor do I recall seeing anyone kilted at the races.

Okay, Zardoz posted his pictures while I was writing the above. Now that I've seen how they dress for "Ascot Day" in Houston... please wear the kilt. It will improve things beyond all measure!

[BEEDEE]

My guess is that this is one time when the kilt outfit could well be upstaged by the lady's hats!

Brian

:ootd:

[Jack Daw]

I'd go with a nice argyll daywear outfit. Most gentlemen just wear business attire, so the kilt would really be distinctive. Here's some photo's; http://www.babchouston.org/en/rsss/?...66&reload=true
I'd also consider the fact that it's in June in Houston!

Thanks for the pics, Z. I should have done a search, but was unfamiliar with this event.

[Jack Daw]

If you were invited to the Houston "Musselburgh Races" Day then a kilt would be okay. But since it's supposed to be Ascot (which is the dressiest horse race on the planet), then you might want to consider dressing like, well, Ascot.

I went to Ascot on several occasions with my pals in Scotland, and none of us wore kilts, nor do I recall seeing anyone kilted at the races.

Okay, Zardoz posted his pictures while I was writing the above. Now that I've seen how they dress for "Ascot Day" in Houston... please wear the kilt. It will improve things beyond all measure!

"Clothes Horse" - Now why didn't I think of that one! Thanks, MoR.

[Jack Daw]

You might take a cue from Henry Higgins, (My Fair Lady.) He showed up in tweed, (but was I think protesting the pretentious nature of the event, being kilted may be looked upon as the same.) I think a tweed Argyll with wastecoat and tie would do well in that scenario. You'll stand out, but that's pretty normal in a kilt, unless your at the highland games.
Best Wishes,
David

Tweed would be tempting as I just received my Harris tweed A&w, but not Houston in June (even though it's an indoor event)! Thanks, though.

[Jack Daw]

I'd say an argyle would do the trick. If you've got one without shiny buttons, I'd think it would work even better.

I need to get another A (without the shiny buttons) for sure. I've been remiss.