perceptions of formal attire

[Andrewson]

Now, I know that not every one at our Scottish society's Burns Supper wears black tie -- some wear white tie, others day wear, still others come in a suit. We certainly would not turn someone away or be rude to them, especially if day wear was all they had and were new to wearing a kilt. Contrary to what some think, the majority of traditionalists, myself included, are not going to give someone a "dressing down" for their attire. We had to start somewhere as well. I have standards I follow for Highland attire, but I do (*not?*) expect others to, but if they ask me my opinon and advice, I will offer it, and only then.

Well said, Sir. My thoughts exactly. It would be completely out of keeping with the spirit of a Burns' Supper for anyone of the brotherhood of men to be turned away, or made to feel uncomfortable, because of dress. We can only lead by example. If we are looking our best - and feeling confident as a result - then there may well be some transfer of ideas/taste etc. even without any further questions

[McClef]

It's important to look on'e's best but using what one has available and Rabbie would not mind in the least so why should anyone else?

Paradoxically I am not sure that he ever wore a kilt anyway being a lowlander and living during the prohibition on highland dress, the only apron he wore being a Masonic one.

[macwilkin]

It's important to look on'e's best but using what one has available and Rabbie would not mind in the least so why should anyone else?

Paradoxically I am not sure that he ever wore a kilt anyway being a lowlander and living during the prohibition on highland dress, the only apron he wore being a Masonic one.

Burns never wore a kilt, to my knowledge, being a Lowlander. In some ways, trews are much more appropriate for a Burns Supper.

Of course, Burns did now how to dress, and could mingle with the "polite" society of Edinburgh as well as the farmers of Ayrshire.

Well said, Sir. My thoughts exactly. It would be completely out of keeping with the spirit of a Burns' Supper for anyone of the brotherhood of men to be turned away, or made to feel uncomfortable, because of dress. We can only lead by example. If we are looking our best - and feeling confident as a result - then there may well be some transfer of ideas/taste etc. even without any further questions.

Yes, indeed. I would agree with both statements.

Cheers,

Todd

[McClef]

Burns never wore a kilt, to my knowledge, being a Lowlander. In some ways, trews are much more appropriate for a Burns Supper.

Of course, Burns did know how to dress, and could mingle with the "polite" society of Edinburgh as well as the farmers of Ayrshire.

Given the choice of trews or breeks I would choose breeks!

At least to me trews never look right somehow, hard for me to explain why I guess, maybe it's because I wore them in my childhood.

Nobody is going to suggest that we adopt the dress of the polite Edinburgh society of Burns' time though, at least I hope not

[Kilted KT]

There is an easy way to help come to a conclusion..post a pic with the brown leathers and formal attire. Will help immensely.