Kilted attire for attending a Wedding

[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