Formal Kilt Wear

[macwilkin]

Personally, I think the Argyll jacket is the most versatile if you want something you can use for evening and formal wear, as well as some dressier day events where you want to wear a jacket. I used to think the argyll was equivelent to a suit jacket and the Prince Charlie to a tux, but really, the Argyll is equivelent to the tux and the PC more like a tail coat. There are a limited number of occasions where you really need to be that formal. I get use out of mine because I play for weddings. Otherwise, it would just hang in the closet. True, you can get away with over dressing when you go the kilt route, but I think you'll get more use from the argyll. You can actually use it for day wear and most people won't think it's too formal. I just bought a day jacket, which I wouldn't hesitate to wear anywhere I'd wear a jacket normally, but I think would be out of place at any formal event.

This is all just my 2 cents. YMMV

Good points about the Argyll -- my only problem is that the Argyll limits you somewhat on the formal side, since it is not quite as formal, as you mentioned, as the PC -- but, I go to several formal events a year, so while it may be right for me, it may be not right for others. The Argyll is certainly more versitile.

Cheers,

Todd

[Colin]

Good points about the Argyll -- my only problem is that the Argyll limits you somewhat on the formal side, since it is not quite as formal, as you mentioned, as the PC -- but, I go to several formal events a year, so while it may be right for me, it may be not right for others. The Argyll is certainly more versitile.

Cheers,

Todd

Good point Todd, but most people outside the kilt wearing world don't have a clue about "kilt formal" and would think the Argyll is dressy enough. I also think that there is not the level of formality in North America that exists in the UK with regards to kilts. An Argyll will be accepted at all but the most formal of events. It is also a versatile jacket that will adapt well to most events. Personally a PC would be a wast eof money for me, as the amount of really formal events that I attend are limited and sparse, whereas I have already worn my charcoal tweed Argyll and Waistcoat to 3 weddings since ordering it in April. My Burns Night last year consisted of only 4 people in kilts, the piper, the MC, the gentleman that cut the haggis, and myself. At least nobody was wearing a t-shirt, Burns deserves at least a shirt and tie.