Semi-formal outfit...opinions wanted within

[Iolaus]

No disrespect intended to Rocky, but I think that the badge takes away from the outfit in a formal or semi-formal use. I realize it's in the traditional place for a pin, but it's still brand advertising, and, in my opinion, has no place in a "dress" situation.

That said, I'd go with Glassman's suggestion for a jacket; a tux is probably too formal.

[Avonlea22]

No disrespect intended to Rocky, but I think that the badge takes away from the outfit in a formal or semi-formal use. I realize it's in the traditional place for a pin, but it's still brand advertising, and, in my opinion, has no place in a "dress" situation.

That said, I'd go with Glassman's suggestion for a jacket; a tux is probably too formal.

I had mine made without the badge, just for that reason.

[GlassMan]

Sadly I have to agree that I don't like the look of the label where the kilt pin should be for a dress-up situation. It's fine for regular wear but does distract a little from a more serious outfit.

Since most of them won't know the finer points of kilt-wearing (heck, most of us have a hard time too) you might consider wearing a large plaid broach over the top of the USAK patch.

[Bob C]

No disrespect intended to Rocky, but I think that the badge takes away from the outfit in a formal or semi-formal use. I realize it's in the traditional place for a pin, but it's still brand advertising, and, in my opinion, has no place in a "dress" situation.

That said, I'd go with Glassman's suggestion for a jacket; a tux is probably too formal.

That jumped out at me, too. To my eye, it ruins what would otherwise be a very nice outfit.

possingk - I like how your lady's eyes match your kilt hose. :grin:

[RockyR]

No disrespect intended to Rocky, but I think that the badge takes away from the outfit in a formal or semi-formal use. I realize it's in the traditional place for a pin, but it's still brand advertising, and, in my opinion, has no place in a "dress" situation.

That said, I'd go with Glassman's suggestion for a jacket; a tux is probably too formal.

None taken... we only put the badge on our CASUAL kilt for that reason. However, we realize that some people want to wear our casual a bit more formally... that's why we only sew the patch on, not iron it.

[RockyR]

I think that the sweater and kilt look suits you FANTASTICALLY. Out of all the options on how to "dress up" a casual kilt, the sweater is the best. I HATE dressing up pretty much at all, but have recently bought a few rugby shirts and 2 grey sweaters to wear to occasions that are too dressy for t shirts and too casual for jackets/tuxes.

[GlassMan]

I like the combination of a sweater with a kilt, but when I wear them together I follow the English manner and tuck my sweater inside the waist of my kilt. It means more kilt showing, gets the sweater out of the way when I'm reaching for my sporran, and I just find it more comfortable. I saw an image once of Prince Charles wearing a sweater in that manner and I just liked the way it looked.

[Iolaus]

I like the sweater look the way Avonlea22 has done it. I still haven't accepted that my waist is growing, and the "sweater out" look helps to hide the evidence. ;)

[Bob C]

You NAILED it, Avonlea. The outfit looks great.

[Cawdorian]

Avonlea,

Great look, the cable knit and Arran style sweaters look great with the kilt, I ordered a navy blue cable knit from Santa. I hope she comes through with it.