Greetings, again!
Thanks for all the input - And I think I'll run with my first impression, which was long sleeves! Two "side notes", in response to other replies....

I have done the "short sleeve under a dress jacket" trick when it was hot, but only under a Class "A" FD uniform tunic. The sleeves aren't *supposed* to show (unlike a traditional jacket) and the short sleeves were a lot cooler. And the tunic never came off, so no one noticed!

As for the bow tie, I (personally) don't like the way *I* look in a traditional tie w/kilt. As a bonus, if I ever get to a point when I untie it...A bow tie looks OK untied, while a standard tie looks "messier" (My opinion only!) Besides, I despise wearing ties at all...But I despise bow ties less! ;)

As for trading fashion tips, OK...It's unusual. Anyone wany my "spiced orange pot roast" recipie? <LOL>

Again, thanks for the advice!

Hal