Wedding attire

[bchunter]

My daughter is getting married in June and it is formal. I'll be kilted but I'm looking for suggestions and opinions regarding the appurtenant articles. It is a 6:00 wedding and all the men will be in tuxes. I'll be in Isle of Skye kilt and PC with waistecoat. I have tux shirts in both regular and wing collar, will be waring self tied bow tie. Which shirt? Is the wing collar too formal? I'll be using an old Royal Canadian horsehair sporran. Would cream hose or IOS argyle hose be more fitting? Oh, I will also have an IOS fly plaid. The argyle hose may be too much? Your opinons are appreciated.

[Cygnus]

Personally, I'd go with the turn-down collar, Argyll hose, and no fly plaid, but I'm generally of the opinion that anything but a day plaid is really more suited to the groom or white tie events where you really want to make a splash. As the father of the bride you may just be justified in wearing the plaid, but since it sounds like you'll be the only one kilted, it may be overkill.

And congratulations to you and your daughter!

[O'Searcaigh]

I find it easier to figure out what is "appropriate" in more "dressier" situations than casual ones re: wearing the kilt. Just make everything above the waist pretty much like what others will be wearing and the rest coordinated/appropriate to the tartan of the kilt. On the other hand, as father of the bride, I would think you could wear pretty much anything you want just as long as you not "outshine" the groom (or bride, which you couldn't do anyway, no matter what ).

[Wil]

I find it easier to figure out what is "appropriate" in more "dressier" situations than casual ones re: wearing the kilt. Just make everything above the waist pretty much like what others will be wearing and the rest coordinated/appropriate to the tartan of the kilt. On the other hand, as father of the bride, I would think you could wear pretty much anything you want just as long as you not "outshine" the groom (or bride, which you couldn't do anyway, no matter what ).

Screw the groom (LOL)! Just lay it all out and make sure your daughter is ok with it. I say if you are going to do it up, do it up all the way. I would do the winged collar myself with the plaid and argyle hose. Have fun and congrats!

[artificer]

Personally, I'd go with the turn-down collar, Argyll hose, and no fly plaid...

And congratulations to you and your daughter!

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In general I think that a turn-down collar is more flattering to more necks and avoids the cookie-cutter "tux rental" look. Argyll hose would be lovely and definitely not too dressy (White Tie).
The plaid is overkill for most every situation, IMO. Especially if there is to be dancing (as some people have reported that the weight will tug at your jacket all evening).

Congratulations!

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[Nathan]

Personally, I'd go with the turn-down collar, Argyll hose, and no fly plaid, but I'm generally of the opinion that anything but a day plaid is really more suited to the groom or white tie events where you really want to make a splash. As the father of the bride you may just be justified in wearing the plaid, but since it sounds like you'll be the only one kilted, it may be overkill.

And congratulations to you and your daughter!

***. White hose are a controversial choice (although I have done) and scream rental. If you can afford matching argyll or diced hose, they are the most appropriate choice for a Prince Charlie.

Turn down collar is more common overseas with the PC. Some even suggest a fly front shirt rather than one with visible studs.

I'd avoid the fly plaid but that one is up to you as far as I'm concerned.

[David Thorpe]

I agree with much of what many have said already - the argyle hose, and leave the fly plaid at home.
However, I personally like wing collar shirts, but freely admit to being overly fond of anything even remotely Edwardian.
Congratulations, and best wishes to the new couple.

[bchunter]

I appreciate all your comments. The wing collar is a pain to me, and I personally perfer the argyle hose. I actually offered to get a tux like the rest of the gents, but my daughter insisted I go kilted. She really didn't have to twist my arm very hard. At this point I'm thinking of the fly plaid for the ceremony then losing it for the big party afterwards.

[mookien]

... I actually offered to get a tux like the rest of the gents, but my daughter insisted I go kilted. She really didn't have to twist my arm very hard. At this point I'm thinking of the fly plaid for the ceremony then losing it for the big party afterwards.

Good for your daughter! And, that sounds like a great idea for the plaid. I hope all of you have a great wedding.

[David Thorpe]

At this point I'm thinking of the fly plaid for the ceremony then losing it for the big party afterwards.

Good plan. Fly plaids at parties are infamous for ending up in someone's cocktail.