National Tartan Day?

**SlackerDrummer** · 4th January 11, 01:49 PM

I worked for several years at the United States Senate. I always wore a kilt on National Tartan Day and never had any issues. My usual work attire was coat and tie so I wore semi-formal daywear. Just match the level of dress that you normally wear and you'll be fine.

**Spartan Tartan** · 4th January 11, 01:50 PM

I am having the same delimma. I want to wear my kilt to work as well on National Tartan Day. I just can't imagine my boss(es) being alright with it. I have to admit, however, that I haven't even bothered to ask...yet

**Detroitpete** · 4th January 11, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by Burly Brute

Lol yes, kilt over dress always! ;-) And I cleared it with my supervisor, but I still may need to clear it by some others. Wouldnt it go against EEO or whatever to deny me the right if it be a heritage thing?

Get it cleared ahead of time--trust me on this one. I had no problem getting the 'ok', but I HAD to go through the process. And, yes--it is considered 'ethnic' clothing in our regs with my little part of the government. Get it cleared ahead of time, wear it well the day of and enjoy it. Who knows--you may even be asked to become part of the "Diversity Workgroup" because of it--like I did

**Lallans** · 4th January 11, 02:09 PM

No question of April sweating here, more one of snowmelt splash on the way to work. Or possibly real snow.

**Burly Brute** · 4th January 11, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by Detroitpete

Get it cleared ahead of time--trust me on this one. I had no problem getting the 'ok', but I HAD to go through the process. And, yes--it is considered 'ethnic' clothing in our regs with my little part of the government. Get it cleared ahead of time, wear it well the day of and enjoy it. Who knows--you may even be asked to become part of the "Diversity Workgroup" because of it--like I did

How awesome would that be! lol

**tripleblessed** · 5th January 11, 12:02 AM

As you said you work for the DOJ, I would think it likely they have attended
officer funerals with pipe bands and color guards in kilts. They're used to it.
Scottish and especially Irish immigrants took the dangerous work nobody else
wanted because it was all they could get. As cousins and brothers and in-laws
poured in, the police and fire departments filled up. Now 150-200 years of tradition. Good to speak early, but unlikely to be a problem. Look at the names of the first responders on 9/11. Unlikely to be a problem. Approach it matter-of-factly, as a foregone conclusion that it's OK, that you're just being courteous in speaking early.

**Burly Brute** · 5th January 11, 12:45 AM

Originally Posted by tripleblessed

As you said you work for the DOJ, I would think it likely they have attended
officer funerals with pipe bands and color guards in kilts. They're used to it.
Scottish and especially Irish immigrants took the dangerous work nobody else
wanted because it was all they could get. As cousins and brothers and in-laws
poured in, the police and fire departments filled up. Now 150-200 years of tradition. Good to speak early, but unlikely to be a problem. Look at the names of the first responders on 9/11. Unlikely to be a problem. Approach it matter-of-factly, as a foregone conclusion that it's OK, that you're just being courteous in speaking early.

Great point that so many have forgotten.

**Downunder Kilt** · 5th January 11, 01:47 PM

And then on July 1 you can celebrate International Tartan Day and wear the kilt to work again

**Lallans** · 5th January 11, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt

And then on July 1 you can celebrate International Tartan Day and wear the kilt to work again

July 1?? That's Canada Day here. Is it also Tartan Day down under or what does that mean?

**Downunder Kilt** · 5th January 11, 03:17 PM

In Australia we celebrate the repeal of the Act of Proscription/Abolition

THE REPEAL
The Act of Abolition was repealed by the Government obtaining the King's assention on 1st July 1782. In the North there was great rejoicing. A proclamation was issued in Gaelic and English, which announced as follows:

Listen Men. This is bringing before all the Sons of the Gael, the King and Parliament of Britain have forever abolished the act against the Highland Dress; which came down to the Clans from the beginning of the world to the year 1746. This must bring great joy to every Highland Heart. You are no longer bound down to the unmanly dress of the Lowlander. This is declaring to every Man, young and old, simple and gentle, that they may after this put on and wear the Truis, the Little Kilt, the Coat, and the Striped Hose, as also the Belted Plaid, without fear of the Law of the Realm or the spite of the enemies.

There are two dates currently used to celebrate Tartan Day - 6th April in North America and July 1st in Australia, New Zealand and other countries.
(taken from Burkes Peerage site)