A little, small, invisible help...

**Xabaras** · 18th April 08, 06:11 AM

I'm here in Rome, looking for the 2nd occasion to wear my kilt. Monday with some friends and co-players will sign the official act to start a new team in Rome. I promise to myself (and to my wallet

) to use the kilt in all the "rugby" occasion. I just ordered a belt and buckle, and want to go out in a "pseudo" dress for the dinner before the signing act. Can I mix a classical jacket and a shirt with no tie, without go in a "style offside"?

Thanks.

billmcc · 18th April 08, 06:18 AM

A jacket with no tie is not a problem. However, if the classical jacket is a standard suit jacket or sports coat, it is going to look bad with a kilt because it will be too long.

**Galician** · 18th April 08, 06:22 AM

It might not look the classic way of wearing a kilt, but you should at least see if wearing a regular suit jacket looks good to you.

If it does, worn in a casual style, then why not?

**McMurdo** · 18th April 08, 06:23 AM

Xabaras, could you maybe post a photo of the outfit you are planning to wear? I'm sure it help, and others could give you sound advice from that point.

**Xabaras** · 18th April 08, 06:30 AM

I'll try to take a photo from home, anyway thanks for the fast reply!

I was almost sure that the length is the biggest problem but i'll try (and then I'll buy a real jacket).

**sharpdressedscot** · 18th April 08, 06:31 AM

And if that doesn't look good, there's always the toga!!

What? I like the toga, stop giving me that weird look like I'm crazy!!

**Xabaras** · 18th April 08, 06:45 AM

Originally Posted by sharpdressedscot

And if that doesn't look good, there's always the toga!!

What? I like the toga, stop giving me that weird look like I'm crazy!!

There is only a place in Rome where you can find someone in toga! Cinecitta! (if some director it's making a Peplo-movie)

**McMurdo** · 18th April 08, 07:08 AM

If you are talking about wearing a "Normal Suit Jacket" perhaps the best thing would be to wear a waistcoat instead as it will still look dressy without looking out of place paired with the kilt.

**Clockwork John** · 18th April 08, 07:14 AM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

If you are talking about wearing a "Normal Suit Jacket" perhaps the best thing would be to wear a waistcoat instead as it will still look dressy without looking out of place paired with the kilt.

That is exactly what I was about to suggest.

**Xabaras** · 18th April 08, 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

If you are talking about wearing a "Normal Suit Jacket" perhaps the best thing would be to wear a waistcoat instead as it will still look dressy without looking out of place paired with the kilt.

GREAT - IDEA!!

Thanks a lot McMurdo (and Crusty too). I have a stunning one from my wedding!

, and a leather one with tartan look-like back... I think I have a solution (obviously with a white shirt under...)