Quote Originally Posted by BMackay
I am going to be giving several presentations at a multiple day seminar in Las Vegas in May. Was considering following your lead and wearing the kilt. However, I was wondering how casual / formal you went. Usually when I give a presentation I have on a suit and tie. If I go with a kilt I am afraid to go too formal, as I don't want my attire to distract from the presentation. On the other hand I don't want to look too casual either! Suggestions Declan… Or any one else who has been there?

Brian Mackay
'Manu Forti'
Brian, the equivalent to a suit, with a worsted wool kilt (tartan or not) is to wear a tweed or barathea (fine wool twill) Highland-wear day jacket, in the Argyll or Crail cut, with the same kind of shirt you'd wear with a suit (button-down oxford, for example) and a normal necktie -- a turtleneck shirt would be fine too, if that's a style worn in the workplace with a suit or sportcoat. Most of the 'urban', Utilikilt-type kilts I have seen don't 'dress up' quite so well as a worsted kilt, but if it's in a solid colour and well-pressed, such a kilt could also pass muster with a similar jacket and accessories, if it doesn't have a lot of hardware or cargo pockets hanging about. You definitely don't want to wear a Prince Charlie or other formal jacket or doublet, and unless the casual look is acceptable in the circumstances, you should probably avoid a sweater, polo shirt, etc. Wear a day sporran or semi-formal sporran, conservative kilt pin, knee-length kilt socks with flashes, and business-type oxford shoes. You will look very smart and be the envy of many, I'll wager!