Oyster Roast Attire

[230Ball]

For Fall occasions, such as oyster roasts, which of the following footwear would you prefer: Brogues, brogue boots, or chukka boots? I realize it comes down to personal style, but I believe (second to the kilt) that the shoes tell the story.

[Tobus]

For Fall occasions, such as oyster roasts, which of the following footwear would you prefer: Brogues, brogue boots, or chukka boots? I realize it comes down to personal style, but I believe (second to the kilt) that the shoes tell the story.

For me, it would be less about the season and more about the level of dress of the event. For business casual, I'd stick with brogues.

[230Ball]

I agree. Brogues appear to be the most versatile. I'm assuming shoes, sporran, and belt (if no vest) should match black or brown?

[Tobus]

I agree. Brogues appear to be the most versatile. I'm assuming shoes, sporran, and belt (if no vest) should match black or brown?

The leather in your sporran or belt needn't match the leather on your shoes. Black brogues with a brown sporran are worn by a lot of people, including Prince Philip and Prince Charles.

Of course, if you're hanging around with a bunch of people who don't know kilt traditions, they might wonder why your leathers don't match. It wouldn't hurt to wear a black sporran with black brogues, or a brown sporran with brown brogues just to appease the American sense of matchy-matchy.

[230Ball]

Great advice! I must admit that I was falling back on my standard rulebook for guidance. By chance, I was just browsing "Kilts In The Media" and the photos of Prince Charles as you described. He definitely sets the standard IMO.