Just a waistcoat?

**KiltedSergeant** · 3rd April 18, 11:17 AM

IMHO.......first, I would ask your friend whose wedding it is of their opinion. Ask them how formal it is, and if they think a vest without jacket is acceptable. In the states, many weddings are fairly informal, even in the evening. Sometimes friends want to be accommodating, however, and might lead you into a situation where everyone else is in formal attire, and you're left feeling out of place. Is it a daytime or evening affair? If daytime it is more likely to be less formal. If it's in the evening, and formal, then wearing only a waistcoat would be inappropriate.

Talk to your friend, get them to be honest with you as to the level of attire, then you can make a safe decision.

One option that some here might find offensive, but I've seen it done, is to wear a Saxon jacket with the kilt. Most people at the wedding, unless they're kilt knowledgeable wouldn't know the difference. Another option- if the wedding is formal- is to rent a PC. It's not too costly, and might solve your problem.

Good luck.

**Me cousin Jack** · 3rd April 18, 12:38 PM

Never look better than the Bride.

**Tobus** · 3rd April 18, 12:50 PM

This question is impossible to answer without knowing the time of day and place (indoors, outdoors, church, courthouse, pizza parlour, etc.) of the ceremony, as well as the level of dress expected. The latter is the most important regardless of the former.

**Baeau** · 3rd April 18, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by jose995

.....Another option- if the wedding is formal- is to rent a PC. It's not too costly, and might solve your problem.

Good luck.

Should a PC be required, one of the X Marks Partners offers A La Carte rentals. A PC & vest for $60-ish.

**Liam** · 3rd April 18, 02:03 PM

Without more info I would say yes!

**LKM** · 4th April 18, 04:37 AM

In general a waistcoat and tie without a jacket is acceptable. At a wedding, this would depend on other factors, such as location and if there is a dress code listed on the invitation. Here is Colorado, most of the state is more casual and relaxed then some other parts of the US and a waistcoat and tie combo would be more accepted then in many other places.

While an Argyll, Tweed jacket, or Prince Charlie would be options as a wedding guest, there might be other options. One option is to find a suit jacket that fits decently with a kilt.