hostess/formal long womens kilt

[pipergirlsmom]

I found my daughter a formal long women's kilt on EBay for, get this, $25! It is heavier than the 10 oz wool too I think. Anyways, here is my question; my daughter is a bagpiper, she is piping for the Robbie Burns dinner; can she wear the long formal women's kilt or should she stick to her pipers kilt? It is a Christmas present.

Cheers
Jenine

[Chas]

Hello Jenine,

Welcome to XMarks from the other side of the Atlantic in Norfolk, England.

I think it depends on the formality of the event - that is to say, what do the organisers think? I remember going to a Burns supper way back in 1967 and my tartan tie was the only tartan to be seen. The piper wore slacks and an open necked shirt.

I think asking them is the best bet.

[ASinclair]

Hello, Jenine!

[MacThomas]

Hello Jenine,

Welcome from Brittany.
I think a formal long garment would also look very nice for a change.

[vmac3205]

Hi
If you go to the Bob Dunsire piping forum
, in the female piper thread, there are several options for women competitors. I would think that the long kilt skirt, paired with a jabot blouse and an optional vest would be just right for the Burns event. The folks there will love her.

[tulloch]

Welcome from the highlands of Central Massachusetts. Of course she can wear the skirt! Pipes go with everything. We would like to see the photos when it is done.

[Kiltedjohn]

Welcome from the West Midlands of England. Look forward to seeing pics of the event.

[WillowEstate]

Hi Jenine and a warm welcome from sunny Queensland!

Another vote for the formal skirt, should bring a touch of class to the event .

[pipergirlsmom]

Thank You so much for the warm welcome! My dad was a piper and now my daughter is. I attended all the Scottish events when I was a kid, then the games as an adult but now that my daughter is piping we are really getting involved. I will just have to get her the women's blouse. She has played for the last two years at the Burns dinner and yes it is a very formal event. Looking forward to this group. I have found the folks involved in the piping events are some of the nicest people I have met. It has been a fun 2 1/2 years so far and looking forward to many more.

[Hawk]

Welcome to the XMTS Community.......

Looking forward to your additions to the forum and also any photos of your Dad as a piper, your daughter and any other imput you might share.

Hawk