Kilted at a benefit?

**646guy** · 27th February 06, 02:16 PM

I just got emailed to work at Katie Couric's annual colon cancer reseach benefit on March 15. My first response was -- "Can I wear one of my kilts?" Since some of the events I get called to work on can be a little black tie and stuffy and strict on the dress code for us production staffers (especially the volunteer staffers like me).

I haven't heard back yet but keeping my fingers crossed. Last year he wouldn't let me wear it to work the Tonys but for this he might relent. On the plus side, I ran into his assistant over the weekend while wearing my Royal Stewart Mercy Kilt and sporran and she was loving the look so she's going to go to bat for me.

The only decision I'll have is which one do I wear...the Heritage of Scotland...the MacDonald...the MacKenzie...the Blackwatch...the Gordon...so many decisions....

**Manu** · 27th February 06, 04:49 PM

I dont see why not. It is about raising money, right? What better way to attract attention than a guy in a kilt, ah? People at least will be curious. Good luck!

**646guy** · 27th February 06, 09:50 PM

Well it all comes down to the big boss man and which person I am working with that night. I wanted to wear my green UK mocker with a nice Hugo Boss blazer at the Tony Awards and he wouldn't let me do it but hopefully now that Tonya has seen me in the Royal Stewart with the sporran things will change. Maybe I'll bring it with me so he can see it....Katie Couric woudl love it I bet...

**GlassMan** · 27th February 06, 11:31 PM

If it's a black tie affair I don't see why wearing a kilt & a full Prince Charlie outfit wouldn't be more than appropriate.

**Planopiper** · 28th February 06, 07:32 AM

If you're there as staff then you don't want to draw more attention to yourself then you have to. I wear my black watch in that sort of situation because the colors are so dark it doesn't attract attention. My ancient Caledonian is much dressier and colorful and is like waving a flag every time I move. I thnk you may have a better chance of wearing a kilt a second time if you don't make a spectacle of yourself the first time. Just a thought.

**mbhandy** · 28th February 06, 07:45 AM

Originally Posted by Planopiper

If you're there as staff then you don't want to draw more attention to yourself then you have to. I wear my black watch in that sort of situation because the colors are so dark it doesn't attract attention. My ancient Caledonian is much dressier and colorful and is like waving a flag every time I move. I thnk you may have a better chance of wearing a kilt a second time if you don't make a spectacle of yourself the first time. Just a thought.

Those are my thoughts also.

MrBill

**MacHummel** · 28th February 06, 07:47 AM

I agree with Planpiper sometimes you have to ease people into things like wearing a kilt as part of you work uniform. When I started at the highschool I work at I started out wearing my Scottish National only on special occassions, then slowly I intergrated my kilt wardrobe into my normal work attire. Now I wear my other tartans and some of my self colour kilt I still working on making it more acceptable to wear them everyday, but alest three days out of the school week I kilted.FOR NOW

**furrycelt** · 1st March 06, 08:51 AM

Originally Posted by 646guy

... us production staffers (especially the volunteer staffers like me)...

What kind of work? (just curious, since i used to be in that biz.)

-ian

**646guy** · 1st March 06, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by furrycelt

What kind of work? (just curious, since i used to be in that biz.)

-ian

I work at award shows in NYC in the talent department. Basically anyone who goes on stage to present an award or to perform has someone from the talent department assigned to them to make sure that we know where they are at all times. If they have to go to the bathroom, you take them, wait outside the main door, and then walk them back. If they want water, you get it for them. It's a pretty cool gig and I've gotten to work with and meet great people such as Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Kevin Clash (who does the voice of Elmo on Sesame Street), Rosie Perez, Paula Abdul, Eminem, and more. My favorite though has to be Laura Linney. I've worked with her at the last two Tony Awards and she's a sweetheart (and loves working with me which is a total bonus)....

**Kilted KT** · 4th March 06, 12:50 AM

I say go with what make you feel most confortable. I wear my tartan kilt to every formal event I attent ( except funerals. Most people here would make too much of a scene about it. No need to upset the family). Keep in mind you are wearing the kilt because you want to, not because someone told you to.