Yes I see your point Jimmy.

In my case, working as a piper, Highland Dress is a necessity, like the Tuxedo of the professional "classical" musician. It's my work clothes, the "gig suit" or "monkey suit" as jazz players call it.

I suppose it dates back to when pipers worked for Clan Chiefs and wore fancy livery, but anyhow pipers have always tended to dress up a bit. Disney (my workplace when I'm not piping) calls it "good show".

I myself can't wear kilts when working at Disney- slacks and necktie are required. And (worst of all) I can't wear a beard.