What to wear to a Ceilidh?

[davedove]

I note what Sir William said in his original post,but I wonder if there is some minor trans-Atlantic confusion? Three,perhaps it is four, of the UK members that have posted on this thread, regard a ceilidh as a rather informal bash/dance and are all pretty much agreed(amazingly!) that the dress is pretty informal. On the other hand you chaps across the pond seem to have a different definition of what a ceilidh is. Am I wrong? Also it seems to me, that you chaps over there want to be more formally attired as well? Nothing wrong with that! Just an observation.

I think this is more a problem of the people just wanting to get use out of their gear (and not knwing any better). The only time they wear a kilt is for special events, so when the kilt goes on, so do all the other things as well. Thus, you get Prince Charlie's at a ceilidh, Scottish festivals, etc. Remember, the average American is not as well informed about kilts and their wear as those on this forum.