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**macwilkin** · 15th July 05, 09:06 AM

Mike, this "purist" agrees with you -- a Prince Charlie is not appropriate at the games or other outdoor activities.

At several games I have attended over the years, I will see at least one person (usually the MC at the opening ceremonies) dressed in the full formal rig, Prince Charlie, Ghillie Brogues and dress sporran -- and usually it's a hot summer day, and the fellow looks miserable, or just plain out of place. In the cooler months, a tweed day jacket with a nice shirt (tie is optional), or even a turtleneck would look so much better -- and in the summer, a nice polo shirt or the "LL Bean" look (not totally casual) would fit in so much better. Yes, they are the "Master of Ceremonies" -- but at a Higland Games. A day jacket in a nice tweed (the Scottish equivalent of the sport-coat) is the most formal I would go, the "country gent" look.

Besides, everyone knows that black tie should NEVER be worn before 4.00 pm?! :mrgreen:

Cheers,

Todd

**Colin** · 15th July 05, 09:09 AM

Personally I dress for the occasion. If it's a formal event, I will break out the Argyle and the waistcoat. If it's a kilts night I may wear my hose rolled down, boots, and a rugby shirt. I see nothing wrong with either approach.

**bubba** · 15th July 05, 11:15 AM

Since I rarely have any reason to dress up I wear my kilts with a T-shirt or button up shirt, short or long sleeves depending on weather. I either wear combat boots or black atheletic shoes, hose up with the shoes, down with the boots.

**Archangel** · 15th July 05, 12:34 PM

to me, one of the beauties of a kilt is that I can go from formal to informal by a few changes and still have the kilt. I like the Doc Marten's look a la Tartan Army. My wife wants the full thick socks, right now the humidex is pushing 36C so that's not going to happen.
Haven't got a reason to do the formal kilt thing yet but I wouldn't wear the DM at the point. Have with formal pants, though. Don't like those lace-up-the-socks shoes myself unless one is the piper or dancer, that's my own rule, I guess. Just wear sensible walking shoes, probably my nike walkers.

Traditionalists: pick a period, be happy.

As an interesting side note, I read an article about the clothes designer for Rob Roy and the trouble she had with socks. They were not contemporary to RR but she felt that no socks would be unacceptable to modern viewers tastes. Can't find the link.

**GMan** · 15th July 05, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by Colin

Personally I dress for the occasion. If it's a formal event, I will break out the Argyle and the waistcoat. If it's a kilts night I may wear my hose rolled down, boots, and a rugby shirt. I see nothing wrong with either approach.

Colin speaks my language on this. I guess he knows my thoughts, this is scary! LOL