formal shirts

[Dukeof Kircaldy]

Coloured only if with an Argyll jacket and if its not a formal occassion. Actually, I should have qualified that: tweed Argyll=coloured and barathea Argyll=white.

The likelihood that a guest would be in a doublet is slim. So, the comment on frilly shirt, if you mean Jabot, was not what I meant. And, if a guest were required to wear a doublet, then a frilly, jabot shirt makes sense. But, the wearer would know that he was required to wear such a shirt.

If you are talking tasteless tux shirts: no reason for them under any circumstances.

[davedove]

A wedding (even a daytime wedding) is a formal event, and it is a matter of courtesy that you respect the family of the Bride by dressing appropriately. Formal events call for the level of formal attire suggested by time of day and any request that may be printed on the invitation.

You mean "formal" doesn't mean to wear your best jeans and t-shirt? You would never know that from some of the weddings I have seen.

[James MacMillan]

You mean "formal" doesn't mean to wear your best jeans and t-shirt? You would never know that from some of the weddings I have seen.

Didn't you mean to say - You mean "formal" doesn't mean to wear your best UK or X-kilt and t-shirt? You would never know that from some of the weddings I have seen.

[sharpdressedscot]

You could get a T-shirt with tux shirt imprinted!

[Semiomniscient]

Didn't you mean to say - You mean "formal" doesn't mean to wear your best UK or X-kilt and t-shirt? You would never know that from some of the weddings I have seen.

You wouldn't wear pants with cargo pockets or leather pants to a wedding. Why wear them if they're a kilt? ;)

[davedove]

You wouldn't wear pants with cargo pockets or leather pants to a wedding. Why wear them if they're a kilt? ;)

That's just it. I've seen weddings where many people DID wear that kind of clothes. I've always worn AT LEAST slacks, jacket and tie, but not everyone does. It's just another symptom of the general casualization of our society.

[James MacMillan]

I know what you mean, and I was just joking!

It's the same at many levels of our so called society. I went to a funeral yesterday and one young man was in jeans and logo T-shirt. Sad, really!

[Semiomniscient]

That's ridiculous. I mean, no one's asking for Victorianism... My sister went to a wedding once where at the reception the groom took a pocket knife and cut the sleeves off his dress shirt. I mean... they were the epitome of "white trash," but still... Casualization I suppose is the right word. I think it all stems from the fact that people think they have a right to do whatever they want to, as long as it doesn't physically hurt someone else. But I suppose we're delving into philosophy.

Anyway, bottom line is: Utilikilts and Leather Kilts are not formal wear. If the occasion is not appropriate for leather pants or cargo pants, don't wear it!

[ardchoille]

from a fellow MacGregor in Seattle, WA.

[sharpdressedscot]

What about that Dress Utilikilt? The formal looking one, the Tux kilt... I don't remember the name.