Kilted attire for attending a Wedding

[EagleJCS]

While I would NEVER do so myself, I have been to a couple of local weddings recently where some of the guests were in less-than-casual attire. (Shorts, tank tops and flip-flops for the young 'ladies'; droopy casual pants, tank tops and sneakers for the young men - more or less what they wear every day. Most of the older adults were more appropriately dressed in suits and skirts/dresses.)

There goes the idea of Southern gentility and wearing what's appropriate. Sorry Sandford. (I consider Louisville, KY as being a Southern city, even though we're on the extreme northern edge of what's considered "The South", although it's not the "Deep South").

Even at the wedding of one of my late uncles, there were some men who showed up in just their shirtsleeves (and this was back in the early '80's, when people were still a little more formal than today).

The last wedding I attended, I spoke to a couple of family members to get a feel for what was expected. I knew the couple wanted something kinda dressy and formal, so I wanted to know if my PC & kilt were OK, would they prefer a tux, or should I go more casual? I wouldn't have attended in anything less than a suit (it was an early evening wedding with reception following immediately). I wound up wearing my PC & kilt. Sorry, I don't have any pictures of me, but I'll see if I can get some soon.

[BroosterB1]

OK, this one is really timely!

Got a call this morning from a distraught bride to be (Long story, second wedding to same guy) she wanted a "special" but not elaborate (mean cheap) wedding.

Her guy is a firefighter and they are hoping to get this done on Friday! At his Fire house. Hey, I'm flexible.

Here's the deal. No time for rentals (I Know K lare is right here, but no way in three days), he can get the APD pipers there (yes they have their own pipe band) and his last name is ARAGON! (grand father was Mac Leash), so they want as Scottish as possible, but not necessarily "full Scottish" (ie kilts) .

I suggested a few things that could work, then she says "can you wear a Kilt like on your website?"

Now I'm not going to wear the golf blazer, no time to make it "kilt worthily" so the only alternative is a dress shirt and tie, no jacket, or my PC......Ok, Jock you make the call....

Told you guys this would work, just wish I had Jamie's or Glenn's wardrobe...

[Jock Scot]

OK, this one is really timely!

Got a call this morning from a distraught bride to be (Long story, second wedding to same guy) she wanted a "special" but not elaborate (mean cheap) wedding.

Her guy is a firefighter and they are hoping to get this done on Friday! At his Fire house. Hey, I'm flexible.

Here's the deal. No time for rentals (I Know K lare is right here, but no way in three days), he can get the APD pipers there (yes they have their own pipe band) and his last name is ARAGON! (grand father was Mac Leash), so they want as Scottish as possible, but not necessarily "full Scottish" (ie kilts) .

I suggested a few things that could work, then she says "can you wear a Kilt like on your website?"

Now I'm not going to wear the golf blazer, no time to make it "kilt worthily" so the only alternative is a dress shirt and tie, no jacket, or my PC......Ok, Jock you make the call....

Told you guys this would work, just wish I had Jamie's or Glenn's wardrobe...

Like any soldier in a sticky situation you have to fight with what you have got, which is never what you ought to have! So you have to go with what you have for this short notice wedding. Just so you understand too, we this side of the Atlantic call a dress shirt the sort that is worn with formal evening wear such as a PC(tux) NOT with a suit. I think you chaps call a dress shirt as one worn with a suit. Yes?

Ok, you asked me so here goes! I have no idea of the weather you have over there,so let's assume mild(ish)? Its a daytime wedding? It's not going to be formal? It's just(!) a special day for the bride, groom family and friends. Alright then the PC is out,it is not appropriate even in this situation.Why? You don't mention that anyone else is wearing a tux, so no PC.I would go with white shirt, four in hand tie(not tartan), kilt, solid colour hose, polished shoes and there you go. If its going to be on the chilly side, a dark blue or black pullover(sweater), worn over the white shirt, can look quite smart. If the wedding is an evening affair, (as far as I know we don't have those here), then your PC could come into play ,but beware of out shining the bride!

[SteveB]

Jock,
Spot on on the shirt lingo. U.K. dress shirt = U.S. formal shirt, and U.S. dress shirt = I believe U.K. day shirt. Gee, It has been a long time since being on that side of the puddle.
Slainte