Well, the first day of the training was basic run through and house keeping activities, so it was very laid-back. I wore my black Utilikilt Mocker and a sweater. When I was actually doing a presentation, I wore my Ramsey New Blue, with sporran and belt, no Sgian Dubh (for both security reasons and I didnt want the extra-attention, getting enough for being kilted as it was). Kilt socks with flashes were essential (I got both from a store here in Northern Delaware called Highland Heritage) and an Irish Kilt Pin. As for shirt, since it was still a business casual event I wore a grey mock turtleneck with a dark navy coat. I have worn a black sport coat as well at times as well.

If it was a formal event such as the last one, I would have worn the Kilt with a button down white shirt and tie with the blue jacket.

Of course, no matter what you wear, there are going to be some who are momentarily distracted by your attire. We had a trainer who wore an outfit that could only be discribed as ecclectic: Dark Brown khakis, green and white 'art striped' shirt (aka no pattern) with a green sweater vest and a purple courderoy jacket! It looked good, and her looks/personality could pull it off, but the number of people that could wear that and still retain the attention of the group are few and far between. Then again, I think it's the first time I have ever been in a room where someone else's style has beat mine for most eye-raising!

My suggestion to you is to start small. Wear it to an event where either you wont be required to present (such as a seminar you are attending rather than giving) or a night event (such as the opening social hour or dinner) I found that if you wear it and have people come up to you when you arent critical to the event at that moment, it allows them to get all the questions and stares out of the way, and then everyone knows what to expect when you do wear it during a presentation. Hope this helps!

-Dec