New Help With What to Wear to Work...

[Kid Cossack]

Here's a darn good place to start: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=22432 These mostly lean towards the "jacket and tie" look which I understand you'd like to avoid. Check out UglyBear's pic on page 3, however. http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...6&postcount=25

Hey, I think the waistcoat and tie look works great---and who's gonna tell Ugly Bear that his look doesn't work?

As much as I love 'em, in this case I'd avoid the boots with scroonched down hose. I'd pick out complementary hose to go with my ensemble, go with black leathers, and a nice button-down shirt. (Um, as we Americans understand a button-down shirt.)

[Ayin McFye]

Those links are great. Thanks a bunch. Most of them look like their for very formal occasions but I should be able to get a bunch of ideas from them. I obviously don't want to go with the Prince Charlie Jacket, or anything like that, because that's way too dressed up. But the vest and tie might work perfect. I'll have to see what I can find in ways of a vest that'll look good with my kilt.

[ardchoille]

Here's a darn good place to start: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=22432 These mostly lean towards the "jacket and tie" look which I understand you'd like to avoid. Check out UglyBear's pic on page 3, however. http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...6&postcount=25

Hey, I think the waistcoat and tie look works great---and who's gonna tell Ugly Bear that his look doesn't work?

As much as I love 'em, in this case I'd avoid the boots with scroonched down hose. I'd pick out complementary hose to go with my ensemble, go with black leathers, and a nice button-down shirt. (Um, as we Americans understand a button-down shirt.)

Those are excellent links!

[creativeaccents]

Maybe more than a little old fashioned, but YOU have the right and responsibility to decide whether you want to work there. If your career is more important and your employment is integral in that decision, then which is most important? Dress codes may be as important for your employer as your desire to dress to express yourself. Sometimes this means a bit of personal responsibility and the willingness to live with your decision.

[Ayin McFye]

Maybe more than a little old fashioned, but YOU have the right and responsibility to decide whether you want to work there. If your career is more important and your employment is integral in that decision, then which is most important? Dress codes may be as important for your employer as your desire to dress to express yourself. Sometimes this means a bit of personal responsibility and the willingness to live with your decision.

Well I'm not willing to quit my job, if that's what you mean. But wearing a kilt to work is something that I truly do what to do. I'm excited that after 3 years my boss has finally given me the go ahead to prove to him that it can look professional. If he likes what he sees, then he might let me wear it more often.

I understand that I might not be able to "Have my cake and eat it too" but here is a chance for me to do so, and I don't want to mess it up.

[Streetcar]

I wouldn't think you'd have to make too great a change from what you wear now - based on the picture you posted.

I'd pick a button down shirt that compliments a lesser color of the kilt you plan to wear. Stone or oatmeal hose and dress shoes.

And when in doubt - check Hamish's gallery...