High School Prom

**Bluenote07** · 15th May 06, 12:32 PM

So, the time has come for me to escort my favorite young lady to the high school prom. I'm pretty excited about this, but i'm wondering what would be the best thing for me to wear on this special evening. I've considered wearing my full argyll outfit because i think it's a pretty classy look (and I dropped quite a big load of cash on it, and want to get my money's worth...hidden motives.) However, I also think it might be nice to dress in a more "typcial" fashion, because i honestly think my girlfriend(and maybe her family) might appreciate this more, and I certainly am not opposed to wearing tuxedoes and the like--I enjoy wearing them almost as much as the kilt. I am hired fairly regularly to play bagpipes in my local area, so it's not as though my investment will be wasted anyway.

One new idea has occurred to me, and that is to wear my argyll jacket and vest along with a pair of black dress slacks (and a nice shirt and tie, of course). My question is whether this outfit would look "wrong" or "out of place" at a high school prom, as I have very little fashion sense, and have never seen an argyll jacket worn with pants.

I'm gonna try to post some pictures here, sorry for the low quality, I took these pretty quickly and I was literally holding my laptop in some of them because I was using a USB webcam to take them.

And of course, there's always the real deal:

So, I'd appreciate your oppinions/feedback! Thanks you much!

**ronstew** · 15th May 06, 12:45 PM

A gentleman places the lady's consideration first. So ask your date.

Your other outfit is okay, but I hope she wants the kilt. Of course, then you'll be taking attention from her.

**ByDand** · 15th May 06, 12:49 PM

I agree with Ron, ask your lady how she feels about the kilt. Also, check with your school about their policy and dress code. I may not even be an option. However you go, have a great time and post the obligatory pictures.

**macwilkin** · 15th May 06, 12:52 PM

Ever consider trews?

Seriously, a pair of trews in Black Watch look very good with the Argyll jacket and waistcoat. I've seen it done by several gents at Burns Suppers. Same with PC's and trews. It gives you the "Scottish" look when you can't wear a kilt.

You might be able to find a pair of Black Watch trousers fairly quickly (I know Polo used to make some) that would look sharp with that outfit.

As others have said, check with your date, and then your school, but don't rule the kilt out just yet.

Cheers,

Todd

**Colin** · 15th May 06, 01:06 PM

I agree with Todd. If you are going to wear pants, go for trews. If not wear the kilt and stand out from the crowd. Don't see it as taking away from your date, but rather drawing more positive attention to her. After all, she must be the most special girl there to have a date in a kilt.

**Southern Breeze** · 15th May 06, 01:12 PM

My vote is for the kilt, but your lady's consideration should come first.

**I M Kilted!** · 15th May 06, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by Colin

I agree with Todd. If you are going to wear pants, go for trews. If not wear the kilt and stand out from the crowd. Don't see it as taking away from your date, but rather drawing more positive attention to her. After all, she must be the most special girl there to have a date in a kilt.

I agree, but at least push the kilt for awhile, I know you can probably wear it whenever you want and same with the tuxedo, but everyone else will be wearing a black or white tux, waistcoat, shirt etc. How about wearing the kilt and argyll jacket with some dulled down accesories...simple tie, plain hose, plain sporran, no hat, or perhaps a dark tartan to keep a clean look...I think it would look great without over advertising yourself!

How many kilts do you have?

**michael steinrok** · 16th May 06, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by ronstew

A gentleman places the lady's consideration first. So ask your date.

Your other outfit is okay, but I hope she wants the kilt. Of course, then you'll be taking attention from her.

I agree also,barring that parents be damned. We're talking kilts here. If she's for it good on her and yourself for picking suxch a classy girlfriend. You should ask her about the trews as well. That would look good with the Argyll.

Good luck

Oh one more thing don't bring any sgians or dirks unless you ask first. Don't want you to get kicked out!

**Alan H** · 17th May 06, 08:30 AM

While us lads here know what trews are, and we'd nod and understand, I've got to say that the overwhelming majority of High School students would look at you as if you'd grown another head if you wore tartan pants to the prom. Who on earth has ever seen trews, in tartan?

Now, that shouldn't stop you, but you might pass that one by your girlfriend.

I'd say go for the kilt, because the kilt is recognized by the overwhelming majority of people as a male garment, which can be quite formal. If she digs the kilt, then wear it. If she doesn't then rent the tuxedo. Noe that you can BUY a budget tuxedo from Uniformalwearhouse for what it costs to rent one, most places.

**GatorUK** · 17th May 06, 09:37 AM

Most proms are considered formal events (read: Black Tie for gentlemen). Your kilt fills the bill. Although the normal black tie equivalent is the PC jacket, I have seen the Argyl worn with formal shirt and bow tie and IMHO it looks just as good. Remember, your Argyl jacket is cut shorter than regular dress jackets for the higher waist of the kilt or trews. It will appear you are wearing a jacket that is too short if you wear them with regular dress pants.

My suggestions are buy/rent a formal shirt and bow tie and wear your kilt and jacket. If you decide not to wear the vest then wear a belt.

If you must wear trousers then rent tux trousers. They are worn higher and will go better with the cut of the Argyl jacket.

The gentleman in the center is wearing his Argyl w/o vest:

Perhaps Hamish will weigh in on this also.