I'm a little surprised about this CEO meeting.

She has said you can wear a kilt and you have decided not to Ron.

Is there some subtle psychology behind both decisions? Although you state that it is to do with unrelated conflicts, this is also an area of conflict. Did she give the OK to try and keep this particular conflict out of sight and have you chosen pants hoping that the the CEO will inquire why you are in pants when they are probably used to seeing you in a kilt?