Too Traditional?

[creagdhubh]

On the contrary, I think everyone else was underdressed.

This is the same issue I have. If everyone else attending the Games wants to wear boots and scrunched hose, or worse - flip flops! - does that mean someone who actually shows up in appropriate attire is the one who is not correct?

I do understand and agree that context is very important when choosing what's most appropriate. But IMHO, we do ourselves a disservice trying to lower ourselves to the "common denominator" of those around us who choose only to wear casual, slovenly, or downright inappropriate attire (whether they be kilted or not). So the important question here is this: what is more important for context when choosing appropriate clothing? The event itself, or the sartorial whims of the masses?

For myself, I see nothing wrong with following the example set by Scots when wearing their cultural garb, and ignoring the American "peer pressure" to fit in with the herd. While it may seem overdressed when compared to the crowd of casually-dressed guests, perhaps it also simultaneously sets a good example that others may decide to follow.

Extremely well put, Tobus and I couldn't agree more. It pleases me to know that I am not alone!

Kind regards,