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6th September 18, 06:18 AM
#91
Originally Posted by Arnot
I don't have a suit either. If I need to dress up, I wear my kilt gear. If it's a military related event, I wear my uniform. I have never needed a suit so have not bought one. Most people I know would wonder what was up if I didn't wear a kilt.
What about job interviews?
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6th September 18, 06:20 AM
#92
Originally Posted by PatrickHughes123
How do you not have a suit?
I have both a Highland Dress outfit and a Saxon three-piece suit.
I'm with you on that one, Patrick! In the spirit of "clothes make the man", versatility and decorum are key factors. Having a Highland dress outfit is great for many occasions (I happily wore the kilt to my stepdaughter's wedding), but sometimes it's best to wear a standard suit when the kilt may not be appropriate. I have, unfortunately, had to attend funerals for both my parents as well as all of my grandparents. This is not the place for an attention-grabbing outfit like the kilt, except in very specific circumstances. Having that standard 3-piece dark suit ready to wear is essential for things like that.
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6th September 18, 06:31 AM
#93
Originally Posted by Tobus
I'm with you on that one, Patrick! In the spirit of "clothes make the man", versatility and decorum are key factors. Having a Highland dress outfit is great for many occasions (I happily wore the kilt to my stepdaughter's wedding), but sometimes it's best to wear a standard suit when the kilt may not be appropriate. I have, unfortunately, had to attend funerals for both my parents as well as all of my grandparents. This is not the place for an attention-grabbing outfit like the kilt, except in very specific circumstances. Having that standard 3-piece dark suit ready to wear is essential for things like that.
For business purposes at work, I wear a suit. For social purposes at work (like parties, etc.) I'll wear a kilt. The difference is that when I'm with a client, I'm representing my company. At a party, I'm just an employee among many.
The custom for our Masonic lodge is that for degrees (where candidates are initiated into or advanced in Masonry), those participating in the ritual work of the degree wear tuxedos. While many of us have Highland black tie attire (thanks to WARPIPER starting a trend), the degrees are not about us, but about the candidate receiving the degree. For that reason we wear plain Saxon tuxedos instead. Now for formal social functions of the lodge, we'll wear highland black tie without hesitation.
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6th September 18, 06:45 AM
#94
Originally Posted by Tobus
I'm with you on that one, Patrick! In the spirit of "clothes make the man", versatility and decorum are key factors. Having a Highland dress outfit is great for many occasions (I happily wore the kilt to my stepdaughter's wedding), but sometimes it's best to wear a standard suit when the kilt may not be appropriate. I have, unfortunately, had to attend funerals for both my parents as well as all of my grandparents. This is not the place for an attention-grabbing outfit like the kilt, except in very specific circumstances. Having that standard 3-piece dark suit ready to wear is essential for things like that.
I agree Tobus. You need to have a suit. I need mine for job interviews and possible nights out in the town now that I'm 18. I would wear my suit and not my kilt to a funeral, it isn't appropriate and it will be frowned upon. You will be remember as that "selfish guy who turned up in a bright, flashy kilt" and that's not a good thing. Even though I've seen tartans called "funeral tartans", it is still inappropriate. It is unconventional and controversy may arise.
Tobus, by the way, before I got interested in wearing the kilt. I used to be interested in wearing the suit, I looked to many occasions where I could wear one. Loved it. Still like wearing suits, think they are great, but the kilt has for the most part took its place.
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6th September 18, 07:23 AM
#95
Originally Posted by PatrickHughes123
What about job interviews?
No need. I am retired military turned kiltmaker. As I work for myself there is no need to interview. If a suit was an absolute must then I would go buy one. I don't see wasting the money on a suit only to let it hang in the wardrobe. Besides, at this point I am almost expected to wear a kilt.
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6th September 18, 11:45 AM
#96
Originally Posted by PatrickHughes123
How do you not have a suit?
Patrick, I went for a while, without needing a suit. Always had a dark blue jacket & a couple pairs of pants that worked with it. I didn't buy a suit until I got married (rented a tux' for THE day)...........almost 37 years ago. My wife's family had many older great aunts & uncles. Between both sides of her family....20+. When the first funeral hit, I took it as my cue for the black suit. For most jobs, no suit needed. It was the nature of the businesses. Usually, I was the one worried about customer perception. With the help of my wife, we embroidered the company logo on polo shirts, added company patches to jackets, & polo shirts. As for a tuxedo, I know of few that own one. The ones that do are members of the Masonic Lodge, of Knights of Columbus. Father-in-law is the latter.
"I can draw a mouse with a pencil, but I can't draw a pencil with a mouse"
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6th September 18, 04:58 PM
#97
Reading thru this post, Im rather shocked, and quite glad I've spent my whole life in the military or working for Educational institutions or the Government. Some of the things said in this thread, if they were said about another ethnicity or ethnic garment would be considered somewhere between racist or even rise to the level of actionable offense.
This is perhaps what a melting pot gets you, a whole lot of crud stuck to the bottom of the pot.....
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7th September 18, 07:45 AM
#98
Circumstances maybe help.
My son went to his best friends funeral a week ago at the VA hospital. I'm not sure of the circumstances but he was the only one there with a kilt on I think his friend requested this, he gave the eulogy also. After the funeral the Priest came up to my son and told him that he wished he had worn his kilt also. Veterans look at things differently at times I think.
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7th September 18, 08:03 AM
#99
Originally Posted by pofloyd1
After the funeral the Priest came up to my son and told him that he wished he had worn his kilt also. Veterans look at things differently at times I think.
I often get that "I wish I had worn my kilt too" response.
Rev'd Father Bill White: Retired Parish Priest & Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair.
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7th September 18, 08:46 AM
#100
Originally Posted by pofloyd1
Veterans look at things differently at times I think.
I think so, too.
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