Quote Originally Posted by HeathBar
If you do go with the colored shirt, skip the tie. Personally I feel these types of shirts are too casal for a tie.
But take to heart, this is coming from a man who frequently hears..."you're not wearing THAT are you?"
Just remember the addition of a kilt to an outfit upgrades the "formalness" a couple of notches.
god what a problem logging on. hope you read this before you make up your mind.


Avonlea22 first good to see you again! Welcome back!

White shirts, once the base of a dress outfit are passing from the male wardrobe. (not quickly enough for me) They are still a traditional dress shirt BUT... they are quickly becoming the yuppie cliche or uniform. One sees them mis-worn so often that I tend to disregard them even when worn with a suit. Fine for after 6 with a 3 piece or in the more traditional formal wear, they are now not something I would not wear for a semi-formal or day situation.

What do you wear? I would look to an Eggshell, Offwhite or even a light or pastel of one of the primary colors of your kilt. Any of these can be worn with a tie, solid color, contrasting but not clashing. Darker colors will work also but be very careful in the choice of color and tie. Normally an outfit looks better with the darker colors low, lighter colors above the waist.

Wearing a jacket? NO open collar, Please. This is a casual look that, as I remember, started in the late 50s and looks horrid at any dress function. Preceved as making a statement that "I don't care enough about you or your function to bother dressing for the occasion".

You are still a young man, leave the white shirt to the "boomers" except when required. Enjoy yourself and have a little fun with colors matched correctly.

Disclaimer: I know there are some that see white as the only dress shirt, you'll find most are of my age or near it. Also, the folk in europe have a somewhat different view of fashion. I'm speaking of here in the states, although when on embassy duty I did wear pale pastel shirts even with formal dress with good result.

As with any other advice, make your own choice, look good and have fun.

Mike