Kilt Jackets and ties

[David in Maryland]

I am going to church Sunday and I am wondering about jackets. This will be a regular Sunday service. I have two jackets, one being a Prince Charlie which is not appropriate for church. My other jacket is a black argyl. My neck tie is also black. Would this be too formal looking for church? Would it be better to wear the black jacket with a different color tie, such as red since there is a predominant red stripe in the MacLeod of Harris tartan, or another color that compliments the colors in the tartan? After I lose weight I will be ordering a charcoal or lovat green argyl jacket.

[al' Sporrano]

I am going to church Sunday and I am wondering about jackets. This will be a regular Sunday service. I have two jackets, one being a Prince Charlie which is not appropriate for church. My other jacket is a black argyl. My neck tie is also black. Would this be too formal looking for church? Would it be better to wear the black jacket with a different color tie, such as red since there is a predominant red stripe in the MacLeod of Harris tartan, or another color that compliments the colors in the tartan? After I lose weight I will be ordering a charcoal or lovat green argyl jacket.

David, you've answered your own question. I have a black argyle jacket as well and have worn a number of dress shirts with it. Keep them plain and match the colour with that of the kilt. You'll be fine with a white shirt and a plain red tie, no problem.

Al

[Hamish]

I am going to church Sunday and I am wondering about jackets. This will be a regular Sunday service. I have two jackets, one being a Prince Charlie which is not appropriate for church. My other jacket is a black argyl. My neck tie is also black. Would this be too formal looking for church? Would it be better to wear the black jacket with a different color tie, such as red since there is a predominant red stripe in the MacLeod of Harris tartan, or another color that compliments the colors in the tartan? After I lose weight I will be ordering a charcoal or lovat green argyl jacket.

David, you've answered your own question. I have a black argyle jacket as well and have worn a number of dress shirts with it. Keep them plain and match the colour with that of the kilt. You'll be fine with a white shirt and a plain red tie, no problem.

Al

I quite agree with Al. on this one (as on most things, actually!!). A plain coloured tie, complimenting one of the kilt's predominant colours, is best.

Black neckties are for funerals (bowties being the exception); grey silk ones are for weddings and tartan ones are for wear with plain kilts or, Heaven forbid, trousers - never, NEVER with tartan kilts!

[Blu (Ontario)]

As long as the colors you select don't clash everything should be fine. My personal preference however, is to wear only white shirts with my Argyll jacket.

[highlandtide]

Man, I wear flip flops and cargo pants to church! (A kilt might be a little too crazy unless there is a Kirkin)

I go to one of those contemporary churchs that play praise music instead of Hymns (I also play bass in the praise band).

I know this doesnt help your cause but I figured I would chime in!

I guess going w/o a tie is out of the question? A button down white shirt with no tie looks good with the Argyll for semi-casual but I am not sure if a tie is a must where you will be...

[al' Sporrano]

I quite agree with Al. on this one (as on most things, actually!!). A plain coloured tie, complimenting one of the kilt's predominant colours, is best.

Black neckties are for funerals (bowties being the exception); grey silk ones are for weddings and tartan ones are for wear with plain kilts or, Heaven forbid, trousers - never, NEVER with tartan kilts!

Ta Ta-ta Ta ta ta TAAAAA.......Sound the trumpets. Hamish AGREES WITH ME. I am now a graduate of the Hamish School of getting it right. I was taught well.

Al'

Ham - Do you think I'm carrying this hero worship a little too far?

[Hamish]

Ta Ta-ta Ta ta ta TAAAAA.......Sound the trumpets. Hamish AGREES WITH ME. I am now a graduate of the Hamish School of getting it right. I was taught well.

Al'

Ham - Do you think I'm carrying this hero worship a little too far?

Well, that's another notch on my stick!

Yes, Al., I think you are .......... but keep it going - I love it!