Quote Originally Posted by Rab1991 View Post
Hi,

I am a new member and I have a 21st Birthday Ceilidh to go to later in the week and I would be really grateful for a couple of tips.

Firstly, I am 19 and my dad has said I can wear his kilt but I don't fancy the responsibility just in case is gets damaged. I am planning on buying a fairly simple and not too expensive kilt tomorrow and I have a sporran, socks, shoes and a belt at home. This kilt would then be used for going to the football and any future casual Ceilidhs but I am getting a proper Kilt with my clan tartan for my 21st. I don't know what to do in terms of a shirt/waistcoat/jacket and this is my real problem. I am thinking I should buy a shirt but I'm not sure what type and if I should wear a tie (probably not). I don't have a jacket or waistcoat that fits me and I was wondering how acceptable it was to wear a simple white shirt with the kilt. The other guys are mostly wearing smart trousers and shirts but I really want to wear a kilt so it's not too formal over all but I want to do it right. Also, if anyone has any strong recommendations of colours/tartans to wear or avoid it would be appreciated.

I hope this post isn't too common and boring but I would be really grateful for any tips or advise.

Thanks,


Rab

A plain shirt would be fine. I usually go with a complimentary solid color shirt as that's just my style.

You'll look great!

Hugh