Event this Saturday... What to wear?

[Riverkilt]

Yikes!!!

What kind of event would lay down such detailed rules of attire?

Me, I'd skip it...I'd be certain to do something "wrong" and be confronted for it then we'd be off to the dance bigtime.

But, that's just me.

Ron

[Clockwork John]

Yikes!!!

What kind of event would lay down such detailed rules of attire?

Me, I'd skip it...I'd be certain to do something "wrong" and be confronted for it then we'd be off to the dance bigtime.

But, that's just me.

Ron

I'm with you there, Ron. I would skip it if it weren't a good friend's birthday party.

[auld argonian]

If an event asks for a standard of dress, haven't we gotten past that 1960's thing of trying to Stick It To The Man and flaunt the request that we dress appropriately? It's nice to be able to go somewhere where everyone isn't wearing jeans and gym shoes. It's like I said before, when I went to see Jersey Boys here at the Schubert Theatre a couple of months ago, I was the only guy not on stage who was wearing a jacket and tie...what was with that?

Campbell of Argyll, white shirt, black tie, vest and jacket. I'd go with the black hose but I just hate the look of white hose under any circumstances.

Enjoy yourself and be sure that some magician doesn't pull a rabbit out from under your kilt!

Best

AA

[Clockwork John]

Thanks for all the suggestions, guys. I'm going to model all the various options for my wife tonight, and get her input as well... after all, she's the one that will have to be seen in public with me. She got the cutest red and black dress for tomorrow... She's gonna look great.

The weather may be a determining factor as well... if it's cold like it has been the last several days, I'll probably go with the Black Watch, but if we have another freak warm spell, I'll probably be too hot in it.

I'll post pictures of the final decision at some point in the next couple of days.

[starbkjrus]

If an event asks for a standard of dress, haven't we gotten past that 1960's thing of trying to Stick It To The Man and flaunt the request that we dress appropriately? It's nice to be able to go somewhere where everyone isn't wearing jeans and gym shoes. It's like I said before, when I went to see Jersey Boys here at the Schubert Theatre a couple of months ago, I was the only guy not on stage who was wearing a jacket and tie...what was with that?

Campbell of Argyll, white shirt, black tie, vest and jacket. I'd go with the black hose but I just hate the look of white hose under any circumstances.

Enjoy yourself and be sure that some magician doesn't pull a rabbit out from under your kilt!

Best

AA

I have to agree w/ AA here. I LIKE going places where everyone is dressed up in something more than a formal track suit. I like his suggestion for your outfit. Also keep in mind if it IS chilly out they will probably have the inside OVERheated.

Have fun and er........take some pics?

[Chef]

If an event asks for a standard of dress, haven't we gotten past that 1960's thing of trying to Stick It To The Man and flaunt the request that we dress appropriately? It's nice to be able to go somewhere where everyone isn't wearing jeans and gym shoes. It's like I said before, when I went to see Jersey Boys here at the Schubert Theatre a couple of months ago, I was the only guy not on stage who was wearing a jacket and tie...what was with that?

I must agree. My wife and I still like to get dressed up to go out to dinner but I usually feel like the principle in a school yard. It is amazing what people will wear in public these days. Personally I would prefer the days when a gentleman would expect to wear a jacket and tie to go to a restaurant.

Crusty, the outfit you chose sounds fine. make sure you post those pics.

[Graywolf]

Yikes!!!

What kind of event would lay down such detailed rules of attire?

Me, I'd skip it...I'd be certain to do something "wrong" and be confronted for it then we'd be off to the dance bigtime.

But, that's just me.

Ron

Magic Castle is the home of the Academy of Magical Arts and a private club in a beautiful Victorian mansion - think of all the magicians you see on stage -even today a number are in tuxes and even a number of the more modern magicians, e.g., Penn & Teller dress in suits. It's all part of the mystique of the art. I had an uncle, actually a Godfather, who was a semi-pro magician, it's what they do at the Magic Castle.

I'd say go with the black watch, style over comfort in this case, the Argylle with vest and a real bow-tie - buy or if you hace to rent, borrow or steal some ghillie brogues - this is an "the whole nine yards" affair - but then I am a big fan of magic. And who knows - maybe you can pull a rabbit out of your sporran.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Because of the negativism often displayed on this site with regard to conforming to expected dress standards (as in the example above) could some one please tell me if this is due to a knee jerk refusal to be told what to do, a lack of understanding the "how's and why's" of conforming to dress standards, or is it down to a basic economic argument because someone does not own the proper "gear"?

[Panache]

Because of the negativism often displayed on this site with regard to conforming to expected dress standards (as in the example above) could some one please tell me if this is due to a knee jerk refusal to be told what to do, a lack of understanding the "how's and why's" of conforming to dress standards, or is it down to a basic economic argument because someone does not own the proper "gear"?

I have to say it is something I don't understand as well. I think that one should dress to the best of one's ability in proper attire for a situation.
I think very well of Crusty for trying his best to come up with an outfit that is appropriate for this party and it sounds like he has come up with a very nice one.

Kilts are certainly handsome and distinctive garments. I am fortunate in that over the last couple of years I have been able to assemble in my modest wardrobe enough accessories that I have outfits for almost any occasion.

I think that if the choice is between wearing a suit/sportcoat and pants well or a kilted outfit poorly I would much rather wear the former.

There is a place for individuality in one's dress, but one cannot forget either the rules of Fashion or the requirements of polite society.

Cheers

Jamie

[Clockwork John]

I think very well of Crusty for trying his best to come up with an outfit that is appropriate for this party and it sounds like he has come up with a very nice one.

Thank you. I really appreciate the compliment.

My wife and I had a great time yesterday. We had no trouble getting in. Actually, we we better dressed than some of the people there. My outfit got rave reviews from friends, strangers, and the staff at the Magic Castle. I didn't tell anyone at my church what I would be wearing. I only told them that I got a kilt jacket for the event. They were all surprised at how good I looked. Even my sister-in-law, who begs me to wear pants when we go somewhere together, said that my outfit looked good.

I went to the bar and ordred a Glenlivet 12, and the barteder commented about my outfit and proceeded to pour me a double. He later went in the back, and came out with a Macallan 12, on the house. He said that he felt their price for the Glenlivet was unfair, and he hoped that the Macallan would make up for it. Needless to say, I had a great time.

After they closed the castle down for the afternoon, my wife, my godbrother and I went down to Hollywood Boulevard. My wife and my godbrother had a great time watching people stare and/or flirt with me. It's true... Ladies love the kilt. Apparently, so do some gentlemen. I had some androgenous-looking goth kid jump up from his table, run over to us, tell me how much he loved my outfit, and ask if I would take a picture with him. I obliged.

Through the course of the day I got all the generic questions, and I gave many politely generic answers. All in all, I was amazed at how positively people responded to my outfit.

I didn't take any pictures as the Magic Castle frowns on photography, as they are a private, exclusive club, but my friends from church got permission to take pictures, so I will post pics as soon as I can get copies from them.