Quote Originally Posted by Declan Rowan
My suggestion to you is to start small. Wear it to an event where either you wont be required to present (such as a seminar you are attending rather than giving) or a night event (such as the opening social hour or dinner) I found that if you wear it and have people come up to you when you arent critical to the event at that moment, it allows them to get all the questions and stares out of the way, and then everyone knows what to expect when you do wear it during a presentation.
Dec- Excellent advice. There is the customary Networking Reception the first evening and I think I will take your advice and start small.

I am pretty well known on the speaking circuit for my industry and did not want to start off with "What's up with him?" type comments. I think that wearing it to the reception allows me to be a bit more formal, still fit in, and set the expectations for the next day. Seeing the formal look, then transitioning to a business look (ie: Turtleneck with jacket) will show the diversity in which a kilt can be worn.

I plan on wearing my Mackay kilt for the reception, my Black Watch for class, and may bring my UK Workman’s just for fun and hanging out with the vendors in the exhibit hall.

I applaud all of you who have gone kilted before me in job related endeavors, and thus gave me the courage to do the same. I can honestly say in the 20 years I have been attending these conferences and seminars that I have yet to see a kilt ... this is going to be fun! And to top it off ... I love being the center of attention 8)

Many thanks,
Brian Mackay
"Manu Forti" - With A Strong Hand!