High School Prom

**Bluenote07** · 15th May 06, 12:32 PM

So, the time has come for me to escort my favorite young lady to the high school prom. I'm pretty excited about this, but i'm wondering what would be the best thing for me to wear on this special evening. I've considered wearing my full argyll outfit because i think it's a pretty classy look (and I dropped quite a big load of cash on it, and want to get my money's worth...hidden motives.) However, I also think it might be nice to dress in a more "typcial" fashion, because i honestly think my girlfriend(and maybe her family) might appreciate this more, and I certainly am not opposed to wearing tuxedoes and the like--I enjoy wearing them almost as much as the kilt. I am hired fairly regularly to play bagpipes in my local area, so it's not as though my investment will be wasted anyway.

One new idea has occurred to me, and that is to wear my argyll jacket and vest along with a pair of black dress slacks (and a nice shirt and tie, of course). My question is whether this outfit would look "wrong" or "out of place" at a high school prom, as I have very little fashion sense, and have never seen an argyll jacket worn with pants.

I'm gonna try to post some pictures here, sorry for the low quality, I took these pretty quickly and I was literally holding my laptop in some of them because I was using a USB webcam to take them.

And of course, there's always the real deal:

So, I'd appreciate your oppinions/feedback! Thanks you much!

**ronstew** · 15th May 06, 12:45 PM

A gentleman places the lady's consideration first. So ask your date.

Your other outfit is okay, but I hope she wants the kilt. Of course, then you'll be taking attention from her.

**ByDand** · 15th May 06, 12:49 PM

I agree with Ron, ask your lady how she feels about the kilt. Also, check with your school about their policy and dress code. I may not even be an option. However you go, have a great time and post the obligatory pictures.

**macwilkin** · 15th May 06, 12:52 PM

Ever consider trews?

Seriously, a pair of trews in Black Watch look very good with the Argyll jacket and waistcoat. I've seen it done by several gents at Burns Suppers. Same with PC's and trews. It gives you the "Scottish" look when you can't wear a kilt.

You might be able to find a pair of Black Watch trousers fairly quickly (I know Polo used to make some) that would look sharp with that outfit.

As others have said, check with your date, and then your school, but don't rule the kilt out just yet.

Cheers,

Todd

**Colin** · 15th May 06, 01:06 PM

I agree with Todd. If you are going to wear pants, go for trews. If not wear the kilt and stand out from the crowd. Don't see it as taking away from your date, but rather drawing more positive attention to her. After all, she must be the most special girl there to have a date in a kilt.

**Southern Breeze** · 15th May 06, 01:12 PM

My vote is for the kilt, but your lady's consideration should come first.

**I M Kilted!** · 15th May 06, 01:50 PM

I just went to Prom in a kilt...go with the kilt! The argyll jacket looks great with those pants...But definetley wear the kilt!

**I M Kilted!** · 15th May 06, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by Colin

I agree with Todd. If you are going to wear pants, go for trews. If not wear the kilt and stand out from the crowd. Don't see it as taking away from your date, but rather drawing more positive attention to her. After all, she must be the most special girl there to have a date in a kilt.

I agree, but at least push the kilt for awhile, I know you can probably wear it whenever you want and same with the tuxedo, but everyone else will be wearing a black or white tux, waistcoat, shirt etc. How about wearing the kilt and argyll jacket with some dulled down accesories...simple tie, plain hose, plain sporran, no hat, or perhaps a dark tartan to keep a clean look...I think it would look great without over advertising yourself!

How many kilts do you have?

**Bluenote07** · 15th May 06, 02:49 PM

I'll ask her about the kilt, but now that i've graduated high school (i'm going at her request and invitation, as she is still in high school) I think it might be better to go with pants, as fun as it is to wear the kilt, because I'm a guest, and I don't want to draw toooo much attention to myself. I'm still tempted, and i'll see what she says. I'd enjoy wearing the kilt, but I wouldn't feel at all repressed if she thought I ought to go with the trousers.

My main concern is whether those black pants look okay with the argyll jacket, since it's cut to be worn with the kilt. I also wonder if those silver-colored buttons are too much. I knew I'd get a lot of support here for the idea of wearing the kilt, which is great. Thankyas.

here's a closeup of my tartan (macintyre) The other picture was kind of washed out.

**auld argonian** · 15th May 06, 03:13 PM

Obviously most of the lads here will be cheering for the kilt but it's good that you're considering her perspective on the thing.

Just for reference, trousers worn with formalwear usually have a satin stripe down the outsides of the legs. Your black pants look okay but I get the impression that they might have a few pleats in the front and that they don't flow with the very slim look of the jacket and vest. Just for a safety check out this site:

http://www.uniformalwearhouse.com/

...this is where we've been finding those eton jackets that convert to kilt formalwear jackets so readily...they do have pants that have the aforementioned stripe and that might be cut a little slimmer...it's my understanding that pleats in mens' trousers are a definite "out" this year. The plain front pants might be an improvement.

http://www.uniformalwearhouse.com/ap...edopants1.html

I do really like the silver/grey shirt and tie...that's very nice...very "hip hollywood type at the Oscars".

Best

AA