Company Xmas get together

[Tobus]

Go for it! My company party is this weekend, but I'll be wearing a suit. A kilt would not go over well with a bunch of construction guys. If you can swing it, definitely wear the kilt. I wouldn't go full formal, but the dressier end of daywear would really make a good impression.

[azwildcat96]

My company party is this weekend, but I'll be wearing a suit. A kilt would not go over well with a bunch of construction guys.

I work in construction too. I would say a few dozen of my co-workers know that I wear a kilt, and it's not a problem with any of them. They've seen pictures on my screen saver. They've seen me wear one at Warrior Dash. They've seen me throw in one at the recent highland games.

[Mickey]

Most people I work with know I wear a kilt though I'm not allowed to wear it at work. I get a lot of grief over it, but considering the source of that grief, I really don't care.

If I chose to go to one of my company parties, I would definitely do it up in spades. Full bore to show them just how elegant a guy in a kilt can be. But I just can't bring myself to spend anymore time with them than I already do, much less subject my wife to these people (with very few exceptions).

Go with what you are comfortable wearing and you'll have a great time! This is the season to show some feathers

[seanachie]

A kilt would not go over well with a bunch of construction guys.

That is interesting, granted it is not my kind of kilt but I was under the impression that UKs were big with construction, manual trade individuals.
I know I have seen roofers in UKs.

[ccga3359]

I know I have seen roofers in UKs.

This would be a safety violation because no one would volunteer to hold their ladders!

[O'Callaghan]

That is interesting, granted it is not my kind of kilt but I was under the impression that UKs were big with construction, manual trade individuals.
I know I have seen roofers in UKs.

I have seen at least one construction worker in a utilikilt, but can't imagine wanting to wear a kilt on a roof.

[seanachie]

I have seen at least one construction worker in a utilikilt, but can't imagine wanting to wear a kilt on a roof.

That is why it caught my attention, they were on a steeped pitch roof banging a way. I thought it strange as well. Of course they were not the kind of guys I was thinking of making jokes about out loud either, rather large guys.

[Tobus]

That is interesting, granted it is not my kind of kilt but I was under the impression that UKs were big with construction, manual trade individuals.
I know I have seen roofers in UKs.

Well, not to hijack the thread, but this is heavy commercial construction (concrete formwork), and it's Texas. Heavy Hispanic influence, as well as a lot of "good old boy" mentality.

Many of them do know that I wear a kilt. A couple have teased me, although most are polite enough not to say anything. Being that I'm the head engineer for my region, and need to maintain a somewhat authoritative relationship, I prefer to keep my self-presentation fairly professional for my position. Which is to say, wearing the kilt at a party where many of them will be drinking (and getting drunk), I'd rather avoid any potential for problems in our professional relationship. It's a matter of choosing not to let my personal flair for kilt-wearing affect my professional career.

[azwildcat96]

...but this is heavy commercial construction (concrete formwork), and it's Texas. Heavy Hispanic influence, as well as a lot of "good old boy" mentality.

I do understand that...I'm currently building a bridge over the US-54 highway North of El Paso, Texas in New Mexico. I would never think of wearing a kilt on the jobsite...but a company Christmas party, a definite maybe.

[GaRebel211]

I too am in construction..(cushy desk job as an estimator), Wore my kilt last year to the Christmas party, nothing but postive. I have been asked by a lot of people in my company if I will wear one again this year...planning on it.
I would say overall it depends on your company.