Quote Originally Posted by CMcG View Post
Sure enough, there were a couple Scottish professors there and I felt trepidation that I would be shunned or scolded for daring to wear the attire of my heritage. Actually, they were friendly and we had lovely chats! One of them was a kilt-wearer and, as I predicted, was regretting not bringing kilt with him. The other was not a kilt-wearer but commented that "Canada is close enough to Scotland" considering that we have so many people of Scots ancestry here.

Most of the people that I spoke with asked where I was from and seemed satisfied with the answer that I'm from Canada, while the kilt is the attire of my ancestors. The host was pleased and the organizers asked if I would wear my kilt for the black tie end of term party next week. All in all, I'd say it was a dress code success

I've had similar experiences. No one, including quite a few Scots and other Commonwealth members, I've met has ever challenged my "right" to wear a kilt (at a non-Scottish themed event), and in fact have complimented me for wearing it.

You look great. Personally, I don't think you're overdressed per the invitation, though you may have been compared to others who attended. I went to my wife's firm dinner last weekend and wore a suit - I was one of two! All the other other men wore sports coats and no tie. So I shucked my tie and didn't think twice about how I "fit in" the rest of the evening (too busy enjoying the Macallan 18).