Kilted at Robert Burns Supper?

**Nighthawk** · 23rd January 10, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by Galician

That's the spirit, ABG! and

to both of you.

Seconding the welcome- and wearing a kilt to a Burns supper is most appropriate. My understanding is that in the States, we make them black tie affairs, while in Scotland, they are only semiformal, so it sounds to me like the outfit you describe would be perfect. I myself plan on wearing my Albannach tartan kilt from USA Kilts, sage green hose with cuffs made to match my Albannach, white shirt, red tie, black sweater vest, and a formal rabbit fur sporran. (I would point out here that I am well aware that a semidress sporran would be much more appropriate, but my son... involuntarily destroyed my semidress sporran and I haven't replaced it yet. Actually I should post about my options in the advice forum.)

**RedbeardNeil** · 23rd January 10, 09:36 PM

Thanks again for the replies, there's only one more thing; the suit jacket is a little long where my belt won't show, and I have to leave my bottom button undone. Would that be alright? I'm used to wearing a kilt casually now, but this is different.

**rocscotjoe** · 23rd January 10, 09:42 PM

A friend attended our Burns Dinner tonight in a borrowed kilt, no sporran, and a blue blazer. He looked fine and got several compliments on the kilt, which he passed on to his friend, the loaner.
Unless the people you are dining with are insufferably stuffy, you will look great and have a good time. This was my first Burns Night (new thread? "Confessions of a Burns Night Virgin"?) and I had a great time. Saw people I had no idea were active in Scottish Heritage and got to reconnect with folks from festivals this past summer.
Go kilted and have a good time!

GG · 23rd January 10, 10:43 PM

Originally Posted by RedbeardNeil

the suit jacket is a little long where my belt won't show, and I have to leave my bottom button undone. Would that be alright?

Don't make life too complicated. Just do your best and enjoy!

Greg

**Nighthawk** · 23rd January 10, 10:54 PM

Originally Posted by GG

Don't make life too complicated. Just do your best and enjoy!

Greg

What he said!

**Jock Scot** · 24th January 10, 02:30 AM

Originally Posted by GG

Don't make life too complicated. Just do your best and enjoy!

Greg

Wise words there. Another option for you to consider would be a black, or, very dark blue pullover--the look can be very effective. Have fun.

**ziggy** · 24th January 10, 06:26 AM

I'd say anyone who woul even make a comment about wearing a kilt to a Burns Supper, doesn't actually understand what a Burns Supper is :P

We're having one down at the local pub this monday (I have seen no others, though didn't look THAT hard) and I fully intend to go kilted. Everyone I know expects me too as well :P

**Highlander31** · 24th January 10, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by GG

Don't make life too complicated. Just do your best and enjoy!

Greg

Good advice.

**OC Richard** · 24th January 10, 06:54 AM

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

...wearing a kilt to a Burns supper is most appropriate. My understanding is that in the States, we make them black tie affairs, while in Scotland, they are only semiformal...

Yes around here Burns Supper is kiltie night, with everyone's utmost Highland finery on display. The one I played at last night was like that. Men not in kilts in suits or even tuxes. Women quite formally dressed.

But every year I also play at a Burns Supper which is an informal gathering in a restaurant/pub. Kilts are there, but people leave their Prince Charlies at home.