First day kilted at work in New Mexico.

[Mikilt]

I agree with azwildcat96.

Leave the sgian dubh at home. You wouldn't otherwise carry a blade like that, would you? While there is nothing inherently wrong with the cap, unless you regularly wear one, you might consider saving it for the pub later on.

[Rob, ClanMacMillan, NM]

I agree with azwildcat96.

Leave the sgian dubh at home. You wouldn't otherwise carry a blade like that, would you?

Actually, I would normally wear/carry a blade of some sort (rule #9: always have a knife) - sometimes on my belt, more often in my pocket. And my co-workers expect it and look to me whenever something needs cutting or opening or whatever.

But - I think - in this instance, that maybe leaving the sgian dubh out of the picture, so to speak, is an excellent idea. As Allen said:

Better to let them focus on the fact that you look sharp in a kilt rather than thinking about the knife in your sock, even though they probably know you carry one anyhow.

While there is nothing inherently wrong with the cap, unless you regularly wear one, you might consider saving it for the pub later on.

Also, I always wear a hat or cap (including the glengarry -- last worn at work for St. Andrew's Day). One thing I do not wear is baseball caps -- used to -- but haven't in many, many years. Please note that the hat/cap is not actually worn while in my office, it is only worn to/from my building and others (we have a pretty sprawling work campus)...basically anyplace where I might burn my tender scalp .

[CMcG]

Actually, I would normally wear/carry a blade of some sort (rule #9: always have a knife) - sometimes on my belt, more often in my pocket. And my co-workers expect it and look to me whenever something needs cutting or opening or whatever.

But - I think - in this instance, that maybe leaving the sgian dubh out of the picture, so to speak, is an excellent idea.

If knives are allowed at work, if you normally carry a knife, and if your co-workers expect it, then I would say you should definitely wear a sgian dubh. But only if it is sharp

[Rob, ClanMacMillan, NM]

If knives are allowed at work, if you normally carry a knife, and if your co-workers expect it, then I would say you should definitely wear a sgian dubh. But only if it is sharp

Oh, it's sharp - very. On one forum post, someone said: "If it's not sharp, it's just a letter opener" or something similar. I almost cut myself when I read that because I was sharpening my letter opener at the time .

[Zardoz]

Oh, it's sharp - very. On one forum post, someone said: "If it's not sharp, it's just a letter opener" or something similar. I almost cut myself when I read that because I was sharpening my letter opener at the time .

New Mexico is pretty much like Texas in this regard, folks might be suprised by the kilt, but most males over the age of 5 have a knife on them!

I think the only thing on your list I'd change would be the shoes, I feel like gillies are a little 'formal' for your office look.

[Duke of Delrio]

I think gillies are too formal for the work place. Oh, that they were too formal for all other places!

[Mark Stephenson]

I too will be wearing my kilt to work for the first time. My co-workers areexpecting it. I often wear a tweed sportcoat with a button down shirt. So, I will probably wear a tweed argyle jacket vest and tie. Since I do wear a tie on occasion - such as when we have visitors, I will only be a bit over-dressed. I also have decided to forgo the sgian dubh. I thought about wearing Gilleys, but think that would be a bit much. So, I'll just wear my regular black wing-tips.

[Rob, ClanMacMillan, NM]

I too will be wearing my kilt to work for the first time. My co-workers areexpecting it. I often wear a tweed sportcoat with a button down shirt. So, I will probably wear a tweed argyle jacket vest and tie. Since I do wear a tie on occasion - such as when we have visitors, I will only be a bit over-dressed. I also have decided to forgo the sgian dubh. I thought about wearing Gilleys, but think that would be a bit much. So, I'll just wear my regular black wing-tips.

I thought of dressing up a bit more than I normally would -- but don't really have anything between business casual and black tie -- none of my suit coats (all three of them) is quite suitable for wear with a kilt and sporran. Some day...

Sounds like you'll be looking sharp . Just remember (and I'll take my own advice) - if there isn't a picture, then it didn't happen .

[Mark Stephenson]

Yep! Will post pics.

[Rob, ClanMacMillan, NM]

But - I think - in this instance, that maybe leaving the sgian dubh out of the picture, so to speak, is an excellent idea.

I should also note that I am not wearing / carrying the Officer's Dirk, the Basket-hilted Claymore, nor the Two-handed Claymore in its Backhanger Scabbard .

The Targe will also be left at home .