Quote Originally Posted by KiltedCodeWarrior
Talked to my manager yesterday evening and let him know that I am going to "push" the dress code rules and be allowed to wear a kilt. He was positive about it and suggested who I should contact in HR to determine what (if any) impact there would be when I wear it. He did think that some of my coworkers might be a little surprised, but he was not worried about it. He thought that most likely there would be no problem as it would fall into promoting cultural diversity and wearing traditional culture clothes.

Now, I plan on presenting HR with the following 3 reasons for wearing a kilt:

1. Part of my cultural heritage
2. More comfortable than trousers
3. Expands my wardrobe choices

What are everybody's thoughts? Are these the "right" reasons/arguments? Any others?

Thanks!
RJI

I fight dirty. It sounds like your manager gave you permission, is that right? He gave a qualifier to cover himself, was that a directive to follow prior to wearing the kilt?

If that is what you heard then wear it and let HR chase you. Let them come up with the violation, we can help with the response.

If that is not the case, don't take your statements to HR, your statements don't hold water (sorry, I can go over them with you later.) Send HR a memo saying two sentences: you intend to wear a kilt; you wisht to have their okay. Again, make them come up with the violation/problem, on paper. It's more fun this way.