casual ceilidh... What to wear?!

**caig** · 23rd October 09, 08:10 AM

Paul, a casual ceilidh is just that - casual. So I would say no jacket as you will not be wearing this whist dancing. Ghillie shirt is loose enough to aid ventilation. Plain sporran would be fine - no need to wear evening fur for a casual event. Casual events are good for dressing in your own style - be adventurous !

Enjoy the evening whatever you wear.

**Paul** · 23rd October 09, 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by acaig

Paul, a casual ceilidh is just that - casual. So I would say no jacket as you will not be wearing this whist dancing. Ghillie shirt is loose enough to aid ventilation. Plain sporran would be fine - no need to wear evening fur for a casual event. Casual events are good for dressing in your own style - be adventurous !

Enjoy the evening whatever you wear.

Thanks for the advice!
By the way - you're in one of the first official gathering pictures! I havent spotted anyone else from Xmarkers yet on the entire 1000 of them!

**caig** · 23rd October 09, 08:42 AM

Thanks, Paul. I had no idea I was so famous !

Fo the ceilidh - no jacket and no tie for a casual event in Scotland. I go to lots of ceilidh in Scotland.

Whatever you wear, you will have a whale of a time.

PS Dont forget to take your camera !

**Paul** · 23rd October 09, 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by acaig

Thanks, Paul. I had no idea I was so famous !

Fo the ceilidh - no jacket and no tie for a casual event in Scotland. I go to lots of ceilidh in Scotland.

Whatever you wear, you will have a whale of a time.

PS Dont forget to take your camera !

It was the first picture that caught my eye! One of the first of the actual day - you must have arrived very early!
I'm not in any pics sadly

I'[m sure I'll have a great time... just aslong as I don't stand out on formality and I really shouldnt by just wearing a shirt, kilt, daysporran (looks better than the bovine one) and my tartan-cuffed kilt hose.
As I said - the outfits black-based so even if there were PCs and argylls being worn - I'm sure I wouldnt look too informal either... just a sort of "modern look" if you like!

**Asser 1** · 23rd October 09, 01:33 PM

My first instinct would be kilt, jumper and pulled up hose. However, I tend to always go overdressed thinking I can always thin things out. For Example I would wear the jacket, vest, shirt and tie and if I decide I am overdressed when I get there I can shed the tie and then the jacket and open the vest if if necessary.