Company Christmas Party

**GaRebel211** · 5th December 10, 01:01 AM

Rabble,
So next Saturday is my company's Christmas party. I have No problems whatsoever in wearing a kilt to the party and the company accepts it and honestly likes it. So this is not a question of should I or shouldn't I wear a kilt. My problem is this, the invitation says "holiday casual". In years past they haven't really had some sort of "attire" mentioned. Most men, including myself have worn a tie and blazer one year and in other years a dress shirt with a sweater. So that being said does "holiday attire" mean- Kilt,dress shirt,sweater, casual sporran (very casual) or Kilt, shirt, tie,waistcoat, jacket,evening sporran?
Any input appreciated.
Slainte

**Schiehallion** · 5th December 10, 03:06 AM

If it were me I would wear: KILT with day sporran, a Polo shirt of a colour that tones in with the tartan, hose scrunched down and light shoes. Dress down! I think your first option you mention would be ok if I understand that a dress shirt in the US means not a dress shirt in the UK which is an evening shirt one would wear with a dinner suit (Tuxedo)!

**Jack Daw** · 5th December 10, 07:20 AM

"Holiday casual" says wear your Xmas-themed clothing, like a sweater with Santa on it. You'll be better dressed in a kilt and a plain Aran sweater.

**NewEnglander** · 5th December 10, 08:31 AM

personally, i think kilt, "casual" day sporran, hose up and a sweater (that goes with the kilt, not anything covered with x-mas kitsch) and button-down shirt would be a nice look.
good luck and have fun!

**Tobus** · 5th December 10, 08:34 AM

If it were me, I'd ignore the "holiday casual" clause and go with the tradition from past years. Stick with the same level of dress that you mentioned you've worn before, but with a kilt.

I would be tempted to wear a traditional tartan wool kilt, day sporran or non-formal evening sporran, proper hose (not scrunched down) with dress shoes (not formal, but not casual), a shirt and tie, and a tweed jacket. Sort of a nicely dressed look, but not approaching formal by any means.

I'm assuming this is an evening party, held indoors? What's the venue? Is it held at the workplace, or at a hotel or convention center, etc? Is it dinner and entertainment, dancing, what?

**Nighthawk** · 5th December 10, 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by Tobus

If it were me, I'd ignore the "holiday casual" clause and go with the tradition from past years. Stick with the same level of dress that you mentioned you've worn before, but with a kilt.

I would be tempted to wear a traditional tartan wool kilt, day sporran or non-formal evening sporran, proper hose (not scrunched down) with dress shoes (not formal, but not casual), a shirt and tie, and a tweed jacket. Sort of a nicely dressed look, but not approaching formal by any means.

I'm assuming this is an evening party, held indoors? What's the venue? Is it held at the workplace, or at a hotel or convention center, etc? Is it dinner and entertainment, dancing, what?

I'm with Tobus on this! Remember- if you're over dressed, you can always tone it down after you get there. But of you're undersressed there's no good way to spruce yourself up.

**EagleJCS** · 5th December 10, 09:49 AM

I'd forego the tie (and the vest). Whether you wear a sweater or jacket is up to you (and I'd take the weather and venue into consideration). Your other accoutrements should then follow suit.

'Holiday casual' does suggest the kitschy holiday-themed sweaters, etc. and lots of red and green.

**Whidbey78** · 5th December 10, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

I'm with Tobus on this! Remember- if you're over dressed, you can always tone it down after you get there. But of you're undersressed there's no good way to spruce yourself up.

Ditto.

It doesn't sound as if anything really changed. This year someone made the decision to mention dress when it had been overlooked in past years. I have seen similar notes on invitations before, and it seemed to mainly mean "please don't show up in your yard work attire, but there is no need for a suit."