Proper attire for a funeral

[McMurdo]

From someone who has worn a kilt to a few funerals, I'd say wear a white shirt and wool tie in a solid colour that picks up one of the colours of the kilt. For example something like this:

[Highlander31]

From someone who has worn a kilt to a few funerals, I'd say wear a white shirt and wool tie in a solid colour that picks up one of the colours of the kilt. For example something like this:

I agree with Glen. I would go with a white shirt and tie that picks up one of the kilt's colors.

[lasrl]

From someone who has worn a kilt to a few funerals, I'd say wear a white shirt and wool tie in a solid colour that picks up one of the colours of the kilt. For example something like this:

I just want to comment on that rug, as it reminds me of my childhood and playing at my grandparents house, where I believe that they used to have one identical to it. I believe that my uncle has it now. Where would one get another rug, similar to that one anyway?

[McMurdo]

I just want to comment on that rug, as it reminds me of my childhood and playing at my grandparents house, where I believe that they used to have one identical to it. I believe that my uncle has it now. Where would one get another rug, similar to that one anyway?

I wish I new, I got this from my Aunt and Uncle,it came from Scotland not sure if they brought it over or got it on a visit, they may have ordered it. I will see if I can get any information on it.

Here is a close up

http://bp1.blogger.com/_Zt8JvhxwG8E/...h/100_2304.jpg

[SteveB]

I grew up with the same rug. It was bought by my parents at a museum shop in Scotland. I do not remember where, it was a way of raising funds for the museum.

This past Tuesday was the funeral for a young lass that was my nephews partner in life. I attended kilted with white shirt, black tie, and charcoal coloured jacket. I was way over dressed compared to most of the attendees. Her parents and I were the best dressed, and they thanked me for honouring their daughter by my effort to dress up. Her father thanked me for being kilted to honour her Scot heritage.

Slainte

[lasrl]

I wish I new, I got this from my Aunt and Uncle,it came from Scotland not sure if they brought it over or got it on a visit, they may have ordered it. I will see if I can get any information on it.

Here is a close up

http://bp1.blogger.com/_Zt8JvhxwG8E/...h/100_2304.jpg

Sweet,

You're rug is a beauty anyway, hang on to that one. I'm now sure that it is the same one my grandparents have/had (I'm pretty sure my aunt and uncle have it now, but haven't been to their house in years). It is good to know that there are other ones out there, because that means there is a chance that I could come across another one some day and buy it.

Thanks Glen

[cessna152towser]

I always wear a dark kilt to a funeral, either a solid black kilt or a black watch tartan.
The outfit you illustrated looks sufficiently dark to tone in with other mourners. A brightly coloured kilt would draw attention to you.

[Kilted Rogue]

thank you all for the advise. I do not wish to stand out, or draw attention to my self. I had the same conversation with my wife last night, she said to wear it. I would like to have a darker jacket and black sporran, but alas i dont not own those items at the time being. A white shirt and dark tie, that i have. Gene knows me as kilt wearer, took the pot shots at a guy in kilt as any friend would. My last desire would be to disrespect the family. Thank you for the outfit advice. Now the decision

[Lyle1]

I think you look appropriate. You could wear a white shirt with a black tie, but it is not mandatory. If I were to wear the black shirt with a tie, I would pick a dark tie with colors that coordinate with the burgundy/brownish colors in your kilt (sorry, the picture isn't clear). I would probably also wear a dark tie with color with a white shirt, but that's me.

However, the most important thing to consider is what the chief mourners (family) and other people attending the funeral will wear. If they are not likely to be wearing ties, I would not wear one. In many areas, people don't dress, and it does not signify a lack of respect; it is simply the local custom.

[Riverkilt]

Worried about drawing attention away from the deceased when going kilted to funerals - yet every time the family of the deceased made a special effort to thank me for wearing the kilt. They took it as a sign of great respect...which it was. Course this is out here in the rezlands and canyonlands.