My girlfriend's daughter surprised me (ambushed, you might say) by asking if I would take her to her Girl Scouts "Date with Daddy" dance. After I said yes (of course!), I asked how formal the event was. When I asked if I should wear my tux or coat & tie, this 11 year old girl told me I HAD to wear a kilt. She said it was really cool, and none of her friends believe her when she tells them I wear a kilt. Sounds like she wants to show me off.

When I asked which kilt, I was told that my Irish National wouldn't go with her dress and I should wear my black kilt. Well, my black kilt is a five year old Utilikilt original that I have lovingly beaten and worn in over the years so it's not exactly formal looking anymore (it is the kilt that I wear most often).

Luckily, my problem was easily solved with a quick check online to Stillwater. I am now the proud owner of a black heavyweight that will suit all my formal needs. I could easily wear this as a tuxedo kilt for Black-tie events. The shadow tartan actually reminds me of the satin stripe down the sides of tux pants.

I'll let you know how it goes, hopefully with pics to follow. (I don't really have many pics of myself, I'm always the one behind the camera).