What to wear to a Ceilidh?

**davedove** · 26th August 09, 04:39 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

I note what Sir William said in his original post,but I wonder if there is some minor trans-Atlantic confusion? Three,perhaps it is four, of the UK members that have posted on this thread, regard a ceilidh as a rather informal bash/dance and are all pretty much agreed(amazingly!) that the dress is pretty informal. On the other hand you chaps across the pond seem to have a different definition of what a ceilidh is. Am I wrong? Also it seems to me, that you chaps over there want to be more formally attired as well? Nothing wrong with that! Just an observation.

I think this is more a problem of the people just wanting to get use out of their gear (and not knwing any better). The only time they wear a kilt is for special events, so when the kilt goes on, so do all the other things as well. Thus, you get Prince Charlie's at a ceilidh, Scottish festivals, etc. Remember, the average American is not as well informed about kilts and their wear as those on this forum.

**Jock Scot** · 26th August 09, 07:18 AM

Originally Posted by davedove

I think this is more a problem of the people just wanting to get use out of their gear (and not knwing any better). The only time they wear a kilt is for special events, so when the kilt goes on, so do all the other things as well. Thus, you get Prince Charlie's at a ceilidh, Scottish festivals, etc. Remember, the average American is not as well informed about kilts and their wear as those on this forum.

Yes ,I think you are right there. Also"Under dressing" and the understated look does not seem to be, in general, a natural American,Canadian thing to do, either.

**ziggy** · 26th August 09, 07:54 AM

You say that, but I work for one of the larger banks in North America and we have this yearly rewards gala, and you have a hard time getting people to dress up for it! It's at a fairly posh hotel, and the list of VIP's is long....

Now personally i will wear my kilt, probably with a black argyll jacket and I will most likely be overdressed, that's fine though as i wish to make a point. Just saying.....sometimes.... like this thing should almost be black tie!