Daywear outfit

**mbuff** · 14th February 14, 09:23 AM

Is it considered a fashion faux pas to go out to dinner in the evening in daywear attire? I have a new tweed argyll jacket that I was considering wearing tonight when I take my wife out for a nice Valentine's dinner. I don't really want to go all formal, but don't want to be too casually attired either. Thanks in advance for your responses.

**cessna152towser** · 14th February 14, 10:56 AM

Unless the restaurant is a VERY formal place, I would see no problem with wearing an Argyle jacket with a kilt when going out for an evening meal.
Admittedly my personal experience is mostly limited to Scotland but when visiting USA I have been out to dinner in the evening wearing a kilt with an Argyle jacket on several occasions.

**Grizzly** · 14th February 14, 11:03 AM

Unless it's a black tie type of place then I totally agree with Alex above. A tweed jacket is the equivalent of a smart suit so perfectly acceptable wear for a restaurant.

**Chas** · 14th February 14, 11:16 AM

I agree, as well.

**JohntheBiker** · 14th February 14, 11:19 AM

A kilt and a tweed Argyll jacket - I suspect that you will be better dressed than most of the other patrons. Go for it.

**HippieLee** · 14th February 14, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by JohntheBiker

A kilt and a tweed Argyll jacket - I suspect that you will be better dressed than most of the other patrons. Go for it.

I'd bet my house he would...

then again, I live in Florida - evening wear here is the good flip-flops and your Hawaiian floweredy shirt is mostly buttoned. (I've been in restaurants where I felt overdressed and I was wearing blue jeans and a concert t-shirt.)

**KiltedCodeWarrior** · 14th February 14, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by HippieLee

I'd bet my house he would...

then again, I live in Florida - evening wear here is the good flip-flops and your Hawaiian flowered shirt is mostly buttoned. (I've been in restaurants where I felt overdressed and I was wearing blue jeans and a concert t-shirt.)

Sometimes evening wear will even forego the flip flops if a walk on the beach is in the offing! My goal is to wear my kilts in the relaxed, casual atmosphere that is Florida, and I think I mostly accomplish my goal.

**OC Richard** · 15th February 14, 04:35 AM

Originally Posted by HippieLee

I live in Florida - evening wear here is the good flip-flops and your Hawaiian floweredy shirt is mostly buttoned.

Ditto here in SoCal! Zorries and Aloha shirts are seen at any occasion... even weddings and funerals. LOL 'mostly buttoned' ... what is it with these guys?

Really dressing up is a black sports coat worn over a plain black t-shirt, blue jeans, and either Cowboy boots, Converse Hightops, or Vans. Oh, and sunglasses even though it's indoors at night. Common to see such even at Black Tie events.

**cck** · 14th February 14, 11:19 AM

I can only speak for the US and it is my impression that the distinction between day wear and evening wear has become blurred. Standards have slipped and finding men in any type of a jacket at a nice restaurant is a pleasant occurrence. Formal attire would make you stand out (not necessarily a bad thing.) I am going to a good restaurant tonight followed by the ballet. With my kilt I am wearing a navy Argyll jacket and long tie. I would be surprised if half the men in either location are even wearing jackets.

**Jock Scot** · 14th February 14, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by mbuff

Is it considered a fashion faux pas to go out to dinner in the evening in daywear attire? I have a new tweed argyll jacket that I was considering wearing tonight when I take my wife out for a nice Valentine's dinner. I don't really want to go all formal, but don't want to be too casually attired either. Thanks in advance for your responses.

Go for it! I will be wearing the exact same style when I take my good lady out to dine tonight.