Vest for Wedding

[Spartan Tartan]

You know what...I really think you can pull it off. As you say, it is a very dear friend of yours and you know best how he/she would feel about your appearance. And from other threads (recently) we know you have a distinct personal style--and that's NOT code for something sly or underhanded. Like you say, the spats are ummm....non-negotiable.

I think the colors will compliment well with the Navy Edzell tartan. I'm not so sure about the shirt, it seems a bit fluffy to go under such a well-fitted (looking) vest.

In this case, I think it really is about how comfortable you will be in the vest.

I say go for it! But, then of course, POST PICTURES TOO!!!

[Nighthawk]

I think the vest is pretty cool. Paired with a mandarin collar shirt and the right accessories, it will look great.
Are you dead set on those spats though??

THAT'S the collar I was trying to remember!! Thanks!!

[Spartan Tartan]

I like the mandarin collars too!

[The Thirsty Viking]

Thanks Spartan.

I really cant wait to see the look on her face. She (or the other guests for that matter) have never seen me when I dress "to the nines" except when I wore my Cracker Jacks. Usually its an old Misfits or Iron Maiden shirt, and work boots.

I decided to go with the Edzell tartan because it is a lot more low key than my usual Royal Stewart. It is her Day and I do not wish to detract from her. But her last name is McFarlane, so I do not expect to be the only Kilted man in attendance.

[smacw]

Semi-Formal, outdoors, during the day? If I have that right, I believe you will need a coat and tie above the waist as non-kilt wearers would be doing so in strollers, lounge suits, though some may turn up in blazers and slacks. Waistcoat or vest is required with a stroller but optional with a lounge suit or blazer. In a kilt you will want a day wear jacket + matching or odd (solid color) waistcoat, and FIH tie. Definitely not a tweed jacket, and while I would prefer to see a jacket in dark gray or blue with plain buttons, an Argyle with matching black or odd grey vest is probably OK as they are readily available if not to my taste. But just a high collared vest?
Then again if the hosts has some alternate definition or vision for semi formal, who am I to say?

[Zardoz]

Semi-Formal, outdoors, during the day? If I have that right, I believe you will need a coat and tie above the waist as non-kilt wearers would be doing so in strollers, lounge suits, though some may turn up in blazers and slacks. Waistcoat or vest is required with a stroller but optional with a lounge suit or blazer. In a kilt you will want a day wear jacket + matching or odd (solid color) waistcoat, and FIH tie. Definitely not a tweed jacket, and while I would prefer to see a jacket in dark gray or blue with plain buttons, an Argyle with matching black or odd grey vest is probably OK as they are readily available if not to my taste. But just a high collared vest?
Then again if the hosts has some alternate definition or vision for semi formal, who am I to say?

And we welcome a new expert to the forum!

Thirsty Viking lives in Texas, where "fall" is mostly a thing on the calender, rather than a distinct "season"! Unless you get lucky, the 'fall' weather might still be a little hot for ties and jackets etc... In my real world experience at weddings around here, outdoors or otherwise, you are pretty unlikely to see jackets or ties of any kind on the guests anyway.

[unaspenser]

wow, I love that vest! I think it would be a great look.

[Arlen]

I think it looks great. (Although you may need a sporran cutaway.)
The best thing to do is to contact the bride and groom and ask them if they're O.K. with it.
If they are, great. If not, ask them what they'd prefer you wear. (It's their wedding, after all.)

There are 'accepted' types out outfit for time of day and level of formality and that's a great guide, but it never hurts to check with those running whatever the event is.

I'm sure you'll end up looking fantastic either way!

[The Thirsty Viking]

Thirsty Viking lives in Texas, where "fall" is mostly a thing on the calender, rather than a distinct "season"! Unless you get lucky, the 'fall' weather might still be a little hot for ties and jackets etc... In my real world experience at weddings around here, outdoors or otherwise, you are pretty unlikely to see jackets or ties of any kind on the guests anyway.

I could not have said this better myself. I ran the outfit by the Bride and she loves it. In fact, in a twisted turn of events... She asked me to Officiate...

[Spartan Tartan]

Ooooohhhhh!!! Now we HAVE to see pictures after this wedding...