Need advice on an outfit...

[Alaskan Kilted Guy]

Well, I am not one to "dress up" so to speak, but a good friend is getting married in several weeks. I am going to dress up a bit, but nothing near the formal type get-ups I see on here.

So here it goes: SWK Standard Nightstalker with black belt and black sporran. Charcoal grey kilt hose w/ nightstalker flashes. Grey cable knit seater. Some sort of black footwear, probably black leather casual dress shoes of some sort.

So, does this sound ok? I have ordered the sweater and hose, so I will try to get a pic up for "approval" from the gang.

I appreciate any input....

[thescot]

It sounds like a very nice, casual outfit. As long as the affair is casual, you'll look better than anyone else there.

[Alaskan Kilted Guy]

It sounds like a very nice, casual outfit. As long as the affair is casual, you'll look better than anyone else there.

Well, Alaska is casual by nature. I can guarantee there will be people in jeans there. So this will be a step above.

There will be the ceremony, break for the University of Alaska-Fairbanks hockey game, then reception.

Should be a good time

[Fedgunner]

I might suggest a medium grey button down shirt with a black/silver tie instead of the sweater.
This is just me, but I wear a tie to "formal" celebrations. Weddings and funerals are "formal" to me.

My opinion is worth exactly what you payed for it.

[Alaskan Kilted Guy]

I might suggest a medium grey button down shirt with a black/silver tie instead of the sweater.
This is just me, but I wear a tie to "formal" celebrations. Weddings and funerals are "formal" to me.

My opinion is worth exactly what you payed for it.

I agree, weddings and funerals are tie occasion. My saying is no tie, unless someone is getting married or buried. However this being Alaska, and the very casual dress that is acceptable here I feel the sweater will be quite appropriate. If this wedding was in the Lower-48 I would definitely be wearing a tie. And the shirt and tie would look great I belive.

Thanks for the input.

[James MacMillan]

That ensemble sounds fine to me. Sweaters have long been worn with the kilt. The choice now becomes, do you tuck the sweater in or leave it out. This question is usually solved by the bulk of the sweater. Large bulky cable stitched sweaters seem to look better out, and smoother, less bulky sweaters look better tucked in.

As to wearing a tie or not, that depends on the neckline of the sweater. If the tiecan be seen, wear one. If it is completely hidden - why bother?

[macwilkin]

NEVER, NEVER, NEVER wear a sweater tucked into a kilt, regardless of the size.

There will be the ceremony, break for the University of Alaska-Fairbanks hockey game, then reception.

My wife would love that!

T.

[Chef]

As long as you are sure about how casual the rest of the guest will be the outfit sounds grand. Personally I am one of those people who couldn't show up at a wedding without at least a jacket and tie, but then again I don't live in Alaska.

[James MacMillan]

NEVER, NEVER, NEVER wear a sweater tucked into a kilt, regardless of the size.

Don't listen to him! Just because he can't pull it off, doesn't mean that it should never be done. If it works for you and you look good and are comfortable - go for it! After all, you do have that extra wide kilt belt to hold everything in....

[macwilkin]

Don't listen to him! Just because he can't pull it off, doesn't mean that it should never be done. If it works for you and you look good and are comfortable - go for it! After all, you do have that extra wide kilt belt to hold everything in....

James,

This gentleman asked for advice; am I not free to give my opinion simply because you disagree with it?

And for the record: I fully support wearing sweaters with kilts. I just don't support tucking them in, as they're not designed to be tucked in.

T.