Smart business attire?

[JamieKerr]

Minus head wear



I think waist coats should come back, they're awesome

[Bugbear]

Yes, waistcoats are very nice with a kilt. I have the feeling this is an American thing, but I like the idea of the kilt cut blazer or business suit without any of the cuff, epaulet, and pointy pocket things. Just a regular suit jacket and waiscoat or sport jacket fitted at the bottom and waist to go with the kilt.

[JSFMACLJR]

Yes, waistcoats are very nice with a kilt. I have the feeling this is an American thing, but I like the idea of the kilt cut blazer or business suit without any of the cuff, epaulet, and pointy pocket things. Just a regular suit jacket and waiscoat or sport jacket fitted at the bottom and waist to go with the kilt.

I'd hardly call it "an American thing." Many Scots wear plain, unadorned jackets. My Chief is one of them:



The Duke of Rothesay wears quite plain jackets during the day with the kilt, as well:



Sandford MacLean

[Standard]

I'd hardly call it "an American thing." Many Scots wear plain, unadorned jackets.

The two gents to the right side of the photo is what I would consider to be acceptable business attire. Hard to go wrong with a charcoal gray jacket and waistcoat also. I know you aren't currently wearing a tie, but I would consider doing so in this case. IMHO the tie really brings the whole look to a very smart finish.

[ThistleDown]

I'd hardly call it "an American thing." Many Scots wear plain, unadorned jackets. My Chief is one of them

Quite correct. Waistcoats are often worn with jackets in Scotland and often jackets are unadorned with military "extras". In fact, all the gentlemen in this photo are correctly dressed. You will note that Maclean of Dochgarroch is the only one wearing a jacket with Argyll cuffs, scalloped pocket flaps and epaulets.

[JSFMACLJR]

You will note that Maclean of Dochgarroch is the only one wearing a jacket with Argyll cuffs, scalloped pocket flaps and epaulets.

That must be the Episcopalian Priest in him!


Cheers,
Sandford

[ThistleDown]

That must be the Episcopalian Priest in him!


Cheers,
Sandford

Or in memory of his years as Bishop of Argyll?

[Bugbear]

That's good to hear that it isn't just an American thing, JSFMACLJR. Thank you.

* I might not have stated that correctly. I was thinking of the Scots not normaly wearing the kilt as business attire. *

[JRB]

This is one of me at the Loon Mountain games. This is a bit more casual than some of the other pics posted here, but I think it would work well in a business casual environment (minus the sunglasses).



Here's the same kilt worn with a black jacket. I know it has silver colored buttons but I still think it would work in a business environment...

[Carolina Kiltman]

Having dealt with the "suits" in business for many years, It is always better to be more conservative than less so, even in a "casual" environment. The Crail jacket, which is essentially a sport jacket cut to wear with a kilt, matching or complementary colour vest, and tie. Keep everything subdued, remember you are basically wearing a kilted business suit.