Dressing formally kilted, noob

**David Thorpe** · 27th January 13, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by TheOfficialBren

...I believe that convention says to dress appropriate to the group... If a more dressed-down dress code is expected then go for it.

While what one expects others to wear should be a consideration, it is not the only consideration. The venue, nature of the event and especially a dress code stated by the host or organizer must certainly also be of primary concern. In this case the dress code is explicit. Wearing a kilt does not exempt one from compliance to the host's or organizer's stated code, even though it's execution in the context of TCHD might differ from the Saxon version of appropriate and proper dress. It should be considered a condition of the invitation, regardless of whether or not others choose to honor it.

**TheOfficialBren** · 27th January 13, 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by David Thorpe

While what one expects others to wear should be a consideration, it is not the only consideration. The venue, nature of the event and especially a dress code stated by the host or organizer must certainly also be of primary concern. In this case the dress code is explicit. Wearing a kilt does not exempt one from compliance to the host's or organizer's stated code, even though it's execution in the context of TCHD might differ from the Saxon version of appropriate and proper dress. It should be considered a condition of the invitation, regardless of whether or not others choose to honor it.

Which is why my FIRST post said that for OPERA one typically wears a WHITE tie. The OP suggested that there is a relaxed degree of formality at this particular Opera event.

Seems like an oxymoron to me...casual opera...to each their own, though.