Quote Originally Posted by Farley View Post
First, I am a new to kilt wearing, and have only one in my wardrobe. My first question is; "Is it okay to wear a kilt to a friend's wedding? When is it not okay to wear a kilt to a wedding or family function.
Farley,

Welcome to XMarks. I'm not a Scot, much less a Highland Scot, but I am of Scottish descent, living in the United States. I do not wear my kilts on a daily basis, although some of our members do.

I wouldn't wear a kilt to a wedding unless:

Scenario #1: I'm attending a wedding in the US which is going to be a "Scottish" event- i.e. the families involved are "Scottish", and a number of the bridal party/ family/ guests will be wearing kilts.

Scenario #2: I'm attending a wedding in the Highlands of Scotland and the other guests will be wearing the kilt.

Scenario #3: The bride, groom, or their respective families specifically ask me to wear a kilt and no one's nose will be "out of joint" over it.

I apply the same logic for other similar, "formal-ish" occasions. If the kilt will draw attention away from the purpose of the occasion and put me "in the spotlight", so to speak, I don't wear it. If the kilt will be accepted as an organic part of the event, then I'll wear it.

Best of luck.

Cordially,

David