2008 Army Signal Ball Manhattan Kansas

**Drillagent** · 27th December 07, 09:38 AM

If it were me, I'd go ahead and get the mess jacket. As a retiree, you're authorized to wear your uniform for special occasions and events.

**David Dalglish** · 27th December 07, 09:47 AM

Welcome from Carlisle Cumbria-England

**CactusJack** · 27th December 07, 12:51 PM

Seems like you have gotten some really good advice so let me just say.

Hello

and

From a chilly and very foggy St. Louis, Mo.

**James MacMillan** · 27th December 07, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by Drillagent

If it were me, I'd go ahead and get the mess jacket. As a retiree, you're authorized to wear your uniform for special occasions and events.

But then, you can't grow a beard for your kilt...

**Joe Gondek** · 27th December 07, 10:25 PM

Welcome from the Mountains of Utah

**Riverkilt** · 27th December 07, 11:07 PM

Nix on the SportKilt for sure - especially if you get the inexpensive gathered one...even paying for "pleats" there'll be a lot less than on a USA Kilts semi-traditional

Here's a pic of my USA Kilts polyviscose semi-trad in Army tartan...no way will you get pleats like that from even a "top of the line" SportKilt.

If the Army tartan kilt is meaningful to you, and you have the time to wait. Why not invest in a hand sewn wool?

This is my Leatherneck tartan hand sewn wool kilt. I went top of the line because of how meaningful the tartan is to me and my family.

Kathy Lare of Kathy's Kilts in Albuquerque sewed this one up, but there are many fine hand sewn kiltmakers to choose from.

Semper Fi,

Ron

**Rogerson785** · 30th December 07, 05:44 PM

Well I have decided to order the USA Semi Traditional kilt in US Army tartan, Prince Charlie Jacket with vest, white tuxedo shirt with black bow tie, semi-dress Black Sporran in rabbit fur, Black hose with either Gold or Green Flashes, and my miniature medals. The Patten leather low quarters will do fine for the ball.

Once I have everything assembled, I will make sure to take a picture for every ones approval and potential suggestions.

**James MacMillan** · 30th December 07, 10:52 PM

Originally Posted by Rogerson785

Well I have decided to order the USA Semi Traditional kilt in US Army tartan, Prince Charlie Jacket with vest, white tuxedo shirt with black bow tie, semi-dress Black Sporran in rabbit fur, Black hose with either Gold or Green Flashes, and my miniature medals. The Patten leather low quarters will do fine for the ball.

Once I have everything assembled, I will make sure to take a picture for every ones approval and potential suggestions.

That should work just fine! Good choice

**beloitpiper** · 30th December 07, 11:13 PM

I'm sure you'll look great! Prepare yourself for a lot of comments and questions!

**davedove** · 3rd January 08, 06:58 AM

For a formal ball, I would definitely nix the Sportkilt.

Since it's a ball, I would recommend going for the full hand-sewn wool kilt. Alexis Malcolm did my US Army tartan kilt and did a great job.