Okay! Here we go again... Advice??

**MacGowan** · 8th January 14, 01:05 PM

Thinking of attending a local Burns Night Supper. Dress is to be "Semi-Formal".What is acceptable as "Semi-Formal" Kilt wear?

Thanks in advance for helping out an old Oregon Ridge Runner who thinks new Jeans and Flannel Shirt are considered dressing-up.

Ron

**Father Bill** · 8th January 14, 01:13 PM

One of the questions is based on where you are: what do people usually wear to this event in your neck of the woods.

My own definition would be the Black Barathea Argyll, but you'll likely see a lot of Prince Charlies which to me are a bit more than "semi" but more ubiquitous because it's what out-of-Scotland folks often wear.

To be proper, the Argyll. To fit in... ask.

**MacGowan** · 8th January 14, 01:18 PM

Hello Father Bill,

Formal in this neck of the woods is pretty much the same as any other. It's just that I have never been a Formal, nor Semi-Formal kind of guy. By "Argyll" you are meaning a jacket, correct?

Thanks...

Ron

**Downunder Kilt** · 8th January 14, 01:31 PM

There's those words again, semi formal. I would go with a dark grey tweed (or other dark colour) jacket, 5 button waistcoat, standard tie and shirt. Also Steve at Freedom kilts has a great line of kilt cut suit jackets that would be great for such an occasion. Cheers

**MacGowan** · 8th January 14, 01:44 PM

That was my fear.. I don't have a jacket. The search begins.

Thanks very much...

**Jock Scot** · 8th January 14, 01:56 PM

I have no idea what semi-dress(semi-formal) means-----so OK, what does it mean?------ and I suspect it means different things to different people, in different places, in different parts of the world. So I add this suggestion as a possible consideration , how about a pullover(sweater)? A "V" necked one if you think a drop down tie might be appropriate, or a crew necked one if you think no tie might be alright?

**Mikilt** · 8th January 14, 02:34 PM

Semi formal is tricky. As Jock Scot said, it might mean different things to different people. Think of what you'd wear if you were not going kilted and then find the kilt equivalent. I might dress in a business suit if I were to attend a semi-formal event, so the kilt equivalent as suggested above would be a black or charcoal grey argyll with a 5 button waistcoat or other kilt jacket and a solid color tie.

**Nathan** · 8th January 14, 04:36 PM

To some people semi-formal is a tuxedo while to others it's anything with a necktie. Your best course of action is to call or email the organizers and ask them what they mean by semi-formal. See if you can track down photos from last year's dinner online.

**Liam** · 8th January 14, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

I have no idea what semi-dress(semi-formal) means-----so OK, what does it mean?------ and I suspect it means different things to different people, in different places, in different parts of the world. So I add this suggestion as a possible consideration , how about a pullover(sweater)? A "V" necked one if you think a drop down tie might be appropriate, or a crew necked one if you think no tie might be alright?

I, too always struggle with these terms such as "semi-this or that". I would suggest wearing a tie would often put you into the "semi" category. Adding sweater or a vest, perhaps even sweater vest should fit the bill, if you are without a kilt jacket.

**guardsman** · 9th January 14, 07:49 AM

Is semi formal an equivalent to a lounge suit ? Or tie and blazer ? Or a dinner jacket and a pair of shorts !!! Go to the rocky horror picture show, youll see plenty of semi (sort of ) formal there .