Daywear question

**McMurdo** · 3rd June 07, 09:40 AM

Hi all
I have been asked to be at my niece's baptism on the 24th of this month in and I quote "All your highland finery." My question then becomes this, do you think I should dress for daywear semi-formal, Argyle, tie, semi-dress sporran etc. or should I wear the Prince Charlie, bow tie and dress sporran?

I know that strictly speaking I should be in daywear semi-formal, and a Prince Charlie should be reserved for evening black tie events, however I think my brother and my sister in law may be expecting the Prince Charlie.

So what would you do?

**Tattoo Bradley** · 3rd June 07, 09:45 AM

I would dress to the level of everyone else, so-to-speak. You mentioned "Argyle" as an option. I think I would do that, with the fur dress sporran.

**RK-REX** · 3rd June 07, 09:46 AM

I'm assuming they've seen you in various levels of dress if you think they're expecting the PC. I'd ask them how they're dressing becuase you did not want to over/under do it.

Personally, I'd go with the semi-formal myself, but that's just me.

**Panache** · 3rd June 07, 09:49 AM

Daywear semi formal, absolutely.

You wouldn't wear a tuxedo to a baptism, so the same logic applies to the PC.

You will still wow them with your day wear.

Cheers

Jamie

**McMurdo** · 3rd June 07, 09:55 AM

Thanks guys that was what I was thinking, it's just that I think they want the P.C. I will talk to them about it.

**Panache** · 3rd June 07, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

Thanks guys that was what I was thinking, it's just that I think they want the P.C. I will talk to them about it.

Tell them if Dad wears a tux you will be happy to wear your Prince Charlie!

Cheers

Jamie

**Kilted Christian** · 3rd June 07, 10:20 AM

As a churchman with a fair amout of experience here, I would advise that this is semi formal, the equivalent of a suit and tie, definitely not tuxedo. That said, different congregations have a different worship culture when it comes to attire, but wearing either Argyll, black or tweed, with a tie will suit no matter what the climate. Dress sporran if you like plus flashes and you should be a welcome addition to the entire worship experience.

**Wompet** · 3rd June 07, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by Kilted Christian

As a churchman with a fair amout of experience here, I would advise that this is semi formal, the equivalent of a suit and tie, definitely not tuxedo... wearing either Argyll, black or tweed, with a tie will suit no matter what the climate.

I would wear the Argyle as well, but I would go with a black or gray rather than your brown tweed. From my background, the brown is too casual/informal for a church service.

**TheSp8** · 3rd June 07, 04:55 PM

My inclination would be the Argyle and tie. I second the advice to ask your brother for clarification on what they are wanting. While the PC may be a bit over dressed, for a special occasion at church I'd not think it out of place. True to the theme of different worship cultures I was always taught to wear your best to church to honor God. I wouldn't wear my PC each time I went to church but would wear an Argyle. For weddings, funerals, or baptisms I'd go with the family's wishes.

YMOS,
Tony

**McMurdo** · 3rd June 07, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by Wompet

I would wear the Argyle as well, but I would go with a black or gray rather than your brown tweed. From my background, the brown is too casual/informal for a church service.

I totally agree, the only problem is that I don't have a gray or black Argyle ah well I guess its back to the tartan shop.