I need some"jacket" advice for Burns night

[Stan]

Probably so, I've looked at the photos from last years Burns night, and it looks (pretty much)like "trying" is seems to be as good as "doing". This is my first year to attend, and to be a member of the Scottish club of Tulsa.

[MacMillans son]

Probably so, I've looked at the photos from last years Burns night, and it looks (pretty much)like "trying" is seems to be as good as "doing". This is my first year to attend, and to be a member of the Scottish club of Tulsa.

I will respectfully disagree with your premise Stan, on the grounds that it takes us down the slippery slope that dilutes or diminishes our traditions. The invitation says "Black Tie" that is a very specific level of dress. It does not mean "black colored neck tie" or "the best dark colored jeans and a tie of some sort" What happens is just what you started with, I saw a picture of a person who was not dressed appropriately, according to the invitation, so they now define what is the acceptable level of dress. Then someone sees you dressed in a way not consistent with the invitation, and thinks as you did "ah good enough" and so on and so on. And unless the host has the gumption to turn people away at the door, pretty soon half the room is dressed in jeans and nice shirts (because they are cheaper and people may feel more comfortable in them) with a few people dressed according to the invitation. I think that if you don't have the items needed to go to the event according to the invitation, buy/rent them, if you don't have the money to buy or rent them, borrow them, if you can't borrow them, stay home. An option that is not available is to disrespect the hosts, or the event, and come dressed "good enough"

Now, does anyone have a ladder I can use to get off this soap box?

[Spartan Tartan]

Stan, are you attending a Burns supper in Tulsa, or the one down here in OKC?

[duffy794]

Stan, are you attending a Burns supper in Tulsa, or the one down here in OKC?

I may be violating the rules but kiltrentalusa has some ex rental prince charlie and vests for sale for like 99.00. I wonder if they could overnight you one.

[frank_a]

That kiltrentalusa looks like a great idea!

I'm pretty lucky I guess. The Burns Supper we're going to says "Highland attire or black tie optional." By that, I believe I can wear my kilt and tweed jacket with a long tie. I don't think my brand new bespoke tweed vest will fit so soon after the holidays. I'm bound to order a new one soon in a size larger, but of course will not have it for the Burns Supper.

Frank

[Stan]

I really apppericeat the opinion of all. It seems to take some time to accumulate all the appropriate attire. I sure wish there was a kilt rental place around here. Not so, but I tried.

[Stan]

Tulsa

[Spartan Tartan]

Fair enough. Did I miss something where the dress code was specified? The OKC Burns Supper does NOT specify a.dress code whatsoever. They are clear on the matter that they would rather people attend than not. So, as you might imagine, we have a fair spread of attire. And guess what? We have a good time too. ;-)

[Stan]

Hi Spartan taran. I'm new to the Scottish club of Tulsa, and just wanted to go to burns night, meet new people and have fun. It seems that the dress code is becoming a bit of a hurtle. I'm now wandering about "etiquette" versus just have a few cocktails, saying hi, copping a buz, and having a great time......I'm suspect that the (true) proper dress code is a person who wants to attend, and coughs up the bucks to for a ticket and buy drinks.

[Spartan Tartan]

far be it for me to speak on behalf of the Tulsa group, but all my experience says that going for a few drinks, to say Hi, meet new people and cop a buzz is EXACTLY what yo should plan to do.

you can always email or call the event organizer/host and just ask. I would bet they will be more than happy to answer your question. Good luck!!