semi formal?

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

One is either properly dressed, or one is not. Silence merely gives ascent to the validity of being poorly, sloppily, or badly dressed. The "rules" governing how to dress (kilted or not) are readily available for all to read, and abide by. That said, sometimes it is necessary to break the rule that says "a gentleman shouldn't have to tell a gentleman the things a gentleman ought to know" and speak out because, frankly, not everyone is a gentleman or knows all the rules.

If one has long years of experience wearing the kilt then speaking out can only enhance and improve the experiece of kilt wearing for others. So gentlemen, don't be bashfull-- if you see something that looks bad, or isn't socially appropriate, speak up. Don't be afraid to tell someone, "Hey laddie, it's time to pull up your socks and play by the rules of being well dressed".

It is better to try to warn someone off, then to remain silent and expose them to public ridicule.

[Highland Logan]

Being from Canada, and more specifically Nova Scotia, where a long Gaelic culture still survives, and having spent 13 years in the Canadian Forces, where I have had interaction with many from Highland regiments, I can say that the sensibilities in regard to appropriate dress while wearing a kilt, both dressed up, or in a more causal setting would show little difference with those with whom the dress originated. In the CF, we always went by the idea of "never pass a fault", as this would only reinforce or encourage the inappropriate action to continue, and constructive criticism, was just that constructive. It was never meant to be personal, but to help and guide the individual.

Frank