Salem itself is pretty casual (salem, oregon, not tha tother salem with the bad reputation). At the community college all the instructors go by their first name. Even the president of the college. Pastors generally go by their first name and no title. I am trying to remember but I honestly can't remember the last time I saw a suit that wasnt either for sale or worn by someone that only goes to church at easter and christmas (I saw more than one at the christmas eve service).

So basicly suits would be a costume here used only when dressing for a specific occasion. Tuxes are only for school dances and weddings. Even then it is only the groom, best man, and the other guys that stand up there (what are they called again).

So the full formal kilt would be very over the top here and the argyle would be for special occasions. Of course you can go as far as monmouth (western oregon university) which is probably half an hour away and you get a little more formal. The president of western goes by president whatever. Betty behind her back.