What do you wear for events?

[argyle24]

For an event such as a Burns dinner or similar, I'm often performing and will have my kilt on at some point in the evening. When I am am a guest or before/after performing at events like this, I tend to select pieces that are dressier but incorporate tartan.

I have a vintage Thompson pleated maxi skirt w/ the tartan on the bias that I wear with a fitted black top. I also have a black & white Erskine strapless dress that has made appearances. I look for pieces that have silhouettes I know are flattering, but are done in tartan - and I buy them when I find them, as opposed to going to look for something specific just ahead of an event.

From a costumer's standpoint, there are corsets that look very polished, and others that are more 'costumey' - depending on where it falls, the outfit you have described may be more than suitable for a dressier affair. It's always important to feel comfortable in what you're wearing and I also stand by the school of thought that it's better to be overdressed than under.

In general, think of what you would choose to wear to the event if it were not Scottish in nature - and let that guide your choice of apparel. Then add in pieces that are done in tartan or tartan accessories to give your ensemble some character!

[tulloch]

Welcome from the highlands of central Massachusetts.

[Richrail]

Here's a couple of pictures what my wife and I wear.

[Redcurlyhead]

Thank you Rickrail! My outfit typically looks much like your wife's from the first picture. Except I wear a scarf rosette instead of the arisaid. I'm working my way up to one of those.

[Richrail]

Thank you Rickrail! My outfit typically looks much like your wife's from the first picture. Except I wear a scarf rosette instead of the arisaid. I'm working my way up to one of those.

For the arisaid I purchased 2.5 yards of 110z. fabric from USAkilts.

[scots3rdgen]

I ordered from The Scottish Weaver dot com for the first time. I didn't realize until afterwards it was coming from Scotland. I don't know what exactly to expect in the way of duties and handling. There are probably no duties on the fabric, but I can't figure out if there will be extra on handling. So I'm nervous. I'm making an 18th c. gown. I'm trying to decide whether to make it up as the Isabella MacTavish Fraser gown or use a gown Anglaise pattern or my favorite, Simplicity Pirates OC costume pattern. It's a big plaid to match. I hope to wear it to a local colonial faire in the summer and a colonial dinner dance event in the fall, and mostly to have something lovely on the dress form to look at. I will post here how the order came through for anyone who might be contemplating ordering dress fabric.

[scots3rdgen]

The fabric came yesterday. No extra charges and it is beautiful stuff. Heavy Cotton twill, not stiff and it feels very soft. It really is Medium kilt weight as they advertised. I haven't shrunk it yet. I hope it holds up. It was a great deal at 15 dollars a yard, around 54 inches wide. A very heavy small package. I will post if I ever finish the gown. It is MacRae and a Douglas is on sale as well. The other cottons are 25 dollars a yard. I will be keeping an eye on their other sales.

[Tarheel]

I got that the question was for the ladies and what they wear. Still, you had the vision of your final ensemble. May I add that you wear it well.

[AlabamaCelticLass]

You're a very pretty lady and I agree that you wear it well! I love the tartan rosette.

[Tarheel]

Those of us that, "need to see to believe" are waiting for the photo, given the description, expectations are high. You thought you had pressure waiting for the fabric.

I, and the others, are wanting to see something new to us (from your own hand). Surprise us!