Long Sleeve or Short?

[Hal]

Ok...A question for the group on "dress" kilt shirts. Given the following scenario:
You're attending a daytime wedding, outdoors. A "jacket and tie" was suggested by the family as appropriate....With the disclaimer that "If it gets hot out, we'll be ditching the jackets". (It is a rather small evet, but I digress).

I checked the weather...It's going to be at *least* 90 degress (F).

I'll be wering my tank, with a white, button down shirt and a tie (probabbly bow). I plan to wear long sleeves, and roll them up a little if it gets too hot.

The long/short sleeve debate now rages between my friends at a level that can't be believed! Some feel that long sleeves stay DOWN, no matter what, or it looks terrible. They plan to wear short sleeves, in anticipation of the heat. I mantain that long sleeves are more "appropriate", and if I roll them up, at least it looks like I *tried* to dress "up".

The bride won't care either way. Won't notice at all. No one outside the discussion will care. We're just *not* that important!

With that said, I was wondering what the group thought about this? FWIW, my friends understand that I am usually going to wear a kilt.... In fact, when I *dont*, they ask "What's wrong?" <LOL>

Anyway, your input would be welcomed!

Hal

[Big Paul]

Hal

Long sleeves all the way!

Am I the only one struck by the fact that we are a bunch of men, trading fashion tips?

I have thought the same thing many times now!

[Andrew Breecher]

By the way, I attended an outdoor wedding a few weeks ago in PA. It was 95 degrees out, and massively humid. I wore a black Argyle with my long-sleeved shirt and tie, and wool kilt hose. Sure I was warm, but I was never in danger of passing out. If I had a lighter-coloured jacket I would have worn that, but all I have is the black. The kilt is still cooler all around than a suit.

Andrew.

[Scotus]

Bob C.:

As far as fashion tips being exchanged by a bunch of men...

If you read through many threads and many posts, you'll see that a lot of them are "What do I wear with this," "I just got my new tank and I'm so happy," "Everyone thought I looked so cool, handsome, etc.," "Where can I find a ______ to match my ______?" Well, the list could go on. I think that posts about fashion are natural in a forum devoted to a specific style of garments; i.e., the kilt.

I'm sure on some cycle forum somewhere, they are exchanging tips on how to make their bikes look really "cool" by adding a blue stripe here or a red splash there.

[Hal]

You know, I agree! I didn't think of those particular occupations...I didn't want to look like a software developer... ;)

Hal

[Colin]

Hal, wear them long sleeves and roll 'em up after the ceremony.

I completely agree. Go for the long sleeves. It is easy to make long sleeves shorter and more casual, but it is impossible to make a short sleeve dress shirt look dressier.

[macwilkin]

I completely agree. Go for the long sleeves. It is easy to make long sleeves shorter and more casual, but it is impossible to make a short sleeve dress shirt look dressier.

Same here. I always wear long sleeves, and roll them up when it's too hot, or I'm up to my elbows in dust & books.

T.

[highlander_Daz]

Normally pipers wear short sleeved shirts you may get mistaken for the piper!!

[Doc Hudson]

Short sleeves and ties are generally considered to be inappropriate.
Some folks even consider short sleeves and ties to be rather redneck. Considering the fact that my neck is about as red as they get, I go against the grain, I generally wear long sleeves, and always with ties.

My theory has always been you can always roll up long sleeves, but you can't roll down short sleeves.

Same goes for jackets, you can always remove the jacket if you get hot, but if you don't have it, all you can do is shiver if you get cold, or look like a hick if things are formal.

[Raphael]

There are 2 famous people who wear tie and short sleeves shirt:

Homer Simpsons

Andy Sipowicz