Highland Casual?

[Jordan]

We Americans take the word "casual" too far, methinks

I guess it depends on what the fundraiser is for, and how it's presented, and what time of the day. Unless I knew there was a specific reason for being ultra casual (jeans & t-shirt type affair), I don't think I'd venture that route.

At least in the guise of a "Highland" event, I'd suggest looking more to what a Scotsman would call casual. Maybe Jock will chime in

But if he doesn't, what I understand as Highland casual would involve a day jacket and a button-down shirt with tie. If you get there and you find that you're too dressy, you can always ditch the jacket and even the tie. If you show up in a t-shirt and combat boots only to discover you are too underdressed, it'd be much more difficult to sharpen up your look.

While we are waiting for Jock I hope you don’t mind if I put my tuppence in?
I have found that there is a difference between the definition of casual between generations For example my idea of casual is a T-Shirt and boots where as someone of a not so recent generation’s idea of casual might be a shirt with no tie. That said if I’m going to an event where I need to look smart (not necessarily “dressed up”) then a shirt and tie never go amiss and if your too smart take the tie off which is easier than wishing you hadn’t left it at home.

Just my tuppence and it’s probably worth less than that

Jordan