The whole nine yards.

[Bob C]

It's always nice to wear the kilt, but I always get an extra kick out of wearing the whole rig to formal events.

I've got a convention next weekend, with a formal banquet. I'll be wearing the kilt with my Prince Charlie jacket and vest, my fly plaid, ghillie brogues and, for the first time, my new dirk.

I know the dirk is over the top, but I don't care. Maybe I'll cut my steak with it, just for show. I'll be the only kilted guy in the whole room, as far as I know.

I love that stuff.

[davedove]

I know what you mean Bob. Although my normal style is what I would call casual but neat, I do like to get dressed up occassionally.

And as far as being the only kilted guy in the room, that's part of the fun of wearing the kilt! Although we all want the kilt to be more generally accepted, it is fun to stand out.

[auld argonian]

I don't know...in some business environments, the dirk might be an absolute necessity.

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[Southern Breeze]

I don't know...in some business environments, the dirk might be an absolute necessity.

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Busines environments require a claymore,not a dirk.

[Bob C]

Well, I DO own a Claymore...

[Miah]

I still don't have the full get up maybe one day I will I know I want to get a nice Crail outfit so I can wear it to work.

[GMan]

Being a very laid back guy myself casual is usually my choice of kilt wearing. However dressing up is so wonderful to do. I do understand what you are saying Bob.

[yoippari]

Salem itself is pretty casual (salem, oregon, not tha tother salem with the bad reputation). At the community college all the instructors go by their first name. Even the president of the college. Pastors generally go by their first name and no title. I am trying to remember but I honestly can't remember the last time I saw a suit that wasnt either for sale or worn by someone that only goes to church at easter and christmas (I saw more than one at the christmas eve service).

So basicly suits would be a costume here used only when dressing for a specific occasion. Tuxes are only for school dances and weddings. Even then it is only the groom, best man, and the other guys that stand up there (what are they called again).

So the full formal kilt would be very over the top here and the argyle would be for special occasions. Of course you can go as far as monmouth (western oregon university) which is probably half an hour away and you get a little more formal. The president of western goes by president whatever. Betty behind her back.

[Livingston]

Busines environments require a claymore,not a dirk.

I'd say the claymore AND the dirk, not to mention a targe.

[Hosehead]

I have to agree as well, Bob. I originally purchased my formal outfit for my wedding, and now I want to find other uses for it. Luckily my wife's company is having a black tie formal next weekend. I am sure I will be the only kilt wearer in attendance...