Dress Kilts at Funerals

[kiltedsawyer]

I think kilts are by their very nature, colorful articles of clothing, so my advice is to wear the best kilt you have and pair it with a black argyle jacket. The kilt honors the deceased's heritage and the black jacket conveys the somber nature of the event.
All the best,
David

[macwilkin]

I think kilts are by their very nature, colorful articles of clothing, so my advice is to wear the best kilt you have and pair it with a black argyle jacket. The kilt honors the deceased's heritage and the black jacket conveys the somber nature of the event.
All the best,
David

Or, if one does not have a black jacket, a black armband is also appropriate.

T.

[JSFMACLJR]

I think kilts are by their very nature, colorful articles of clothing, so my advice is to wear the best kilt you have and pair it with a black argyle jacket.

Hello David,
A tweed kilt jacket works just as well--and is much more commonly worn to funerals in the Highlands.

[kiltedsawyer]

Hello David,
A tweed kilt jacket works just as well--and is much more commonly worn to funerals in the Highlands.

You're going to have to try a lot harder to get an argument out of me. Since the deceased was in Wisconsin, my recommendation was based on what might be perceived as appropriate in the US more so than what might commonly be worn in the Highlands. Location, location, location.
All the best,
David

[Chas]

You can't wear a kilt you haven't got. Wear your best.

Regards

Chas

[JSFMACLJR]

You're going to have to try a lot harder to get an argument out of me. Since the deceased was in Wisconsin, my recommendation was based on what might be perceived as appropriate in the US more so than what might commonly be worn in the Highlands. Location, location, location.
All the best,
David

Location, location, location eh? Then skip the kilt.

[macwilkin]

You're going to have to try a lot harder to get an argument out of me. Since the deceased was in Wisconsin, my recommendation was based on what might be perceived as appropriate in the US more so than what might commonly be worn in the Highlands. Location, location, location.
All the best,
David

Given that jackets are far less common at most functions in the US these days, I would daresay that Sandy is spot on with his observation that a tweed day jacket would also be appropriate at a funeral -- and I would add a black mourning armband.

In SW MO, you're lucky to get many of the gents to show up in a dress shirt & tie, let alone a sportcoat or jacket.

T.

[Keith77]

Thank you all for your comments and support!!! Since I have a Kilt in both my Clan Tartan and Dress Tartan I believe I will wear the Clan Tartan to the visitation and get a feel for the tone of those in attendance. Since my friend was a past President of the Wisconsin Scottish Organization and Chief of our Highland Games a good percentage of the mourners will be kilted. Ultimately I know that Jim himself would never take offense at my choice of clothing for his funeral. And I guess that's the most important thing since it's him that I'm Honoring. Once again Thank You for your insights! Hopefully my subsequent posts will be of happier things. -Keith

[Standard]

Keith,
sounds like you have made a wise choice to me. I'd have to agree with the "wear your best" option. Sorry to hear of the loss of your dear friend.

BTW to the rabble.

[Paul]

To make further refernece to John McLeod's funeral here are several more pictures of gents in tweed wearing several tartans - although mainly McLeod.




Personally, I have never attended a funeral in which people wore kilts to. It isn't really expected here in Glasgow, however I would be honored if all those who wanted to wear a kilt to my funeral did so.
I'm not positive but I'm pretty sure it would be frowned upon by some clueless individuals around here. This is simply as kilts are [stupidly] seen by some as a wedding novelty.