Am I wrong in doing this?

[FinnKilt]

And it does rather depend on the pub as well as the tie and the shirt (not forgetting the kilt) ...
I remember going into one bar in Helsinki with a friend and ordering a couple of beers – we were handed a couple of bottles, tops flipped off – we waited a moment and got the comment: "D'you want glasses, then?" – to which, hastily, "No, no, of course not!" and we sidled off and enjoyed our beers.
To each place – and to each kiltwearer – their own style :-)

[greybadger]

Thinking on about this Phil, I do think that overdressing for any given situation can and does look awful. However, wearing a tweed jacket and tie to the pub would not be one of those occasions, in my view. Top of the acceptable scale perhaps, for most informal pub events and a perfectly sound choice if one has a smart gathering at the pub to go to.

Indeedy - I was out for a meal with friends yesterday in Edinburgh and there was a gent there wearing exactly that; unsurprisingly looked as smart as they come, and utterly appropriately dressed. Shame my kit is currently in transit!

[sailortats]

I thank you all for your comments. Today I went to the Castro district of San Francisco with friends to help celebrate the Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage. I was dressed like this:


The bartenders where we were were dressed like this:


Was I overdressed?????

[Thekiltedmohawk]

Nope, not at all.

[Tasty Rabbit]

My job isn't very formal & I don't go to church so I don't get to dress up much . On occasion I dress nice with my "church clothes" & a tie on my day off while I run errands & such just because I feel like it . It's amazing how differently some people treat me when I'm wearing a tie despite the beard & half inch plugs in my ear lobes .

[ratspike]

Was I overdressed?????

Not one bit. Judging from the photos I'd say everyone looked perfect for one helluva good reason to raise a few glasses.

[Dughlas mor]

Um, well, compared to the bartenders, and just going by square inches of clothing worn, then, yes, I would say you were a tad bit overdressed.

[Lady Grey]

Sailortats
THANK YOU for making my Sunday afternoon.
I had some bad news overnight and was feeling a bit down.
Not only do YOU look WONDEFUL and appropriately dressed
the eye candy was an added bonus!
Your whole outfit is delightful
Now if only Australia would change the laws

[Downunder Kilt]

Please can we keep the politics off the board otherwise sailor tats fine thread will go the way of the dodo I fear

[Jock Scot]

Please can we keep the politics off the board otherwise sailor tats fine thread will go the way of the dodo I fear

Quite right, Downunder!

Without wishing to sound snooty, in a civilian world, a customer, client, guest to a pub, meeting, gathering, high society ball should not compare their attire requirements to the "uniform" requirements of staff. Staff have a job to do within the employers wishes and follow dress codes of their own specific requirements. Guests are not bound by similar requirements, although an understanding of civilian dress conventions is helpful. Which is what this thread is about.