Burns Night

**CameronTaylor** · 8th January 08, 01:25 PM

Here's a thought - put all your gear together and "test drive" it. You may just find that it looks good. On me the difference between "proper" kilt level and jeans level is about 2 inches. Give it a shot, besides this is supposed to be fun for all, I don't recall mention of a catwalk or Mr. Blackwell being in attendance.

CT - and Chris will be there, 'nough said.

**Jack Daw** · 9th January 08, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by NewKilt

Since I've only been wearing a kilt since August of last year (I will have 10 in my collection within the next 4 weeks), I need to ask you gentlemen about formal outings. Am I correct that Burns night, or Burns supper is considered a formal event?

And, for a formal event the correct attire would be: (is this right?)

1. A traditional kilt - tartan or solid (would a Stillwater standard or heavyweight pass muster? I'm thinking it would)
2. White shirt
3. Tie (long or bow)
4. Off-white or cream colored hose
5. Flashes (conservative)
6. Dress sporran
7. Dress shoes
8. Sgians Dubh (on order from Scottish Tartans Museum)
9. Jacket (Prince Charlie or Argyll)

If my list above is correct and a Stillwater standard or heavyweight makes the cut, the only thing I need is the jacket.

What about the women folk who attend these events? Should they wear a kilted skirt? Any type of jacket needed?

Thanks in advance for your feedback.

Darrell

I agree with everything on your list, but for the ultimate in formal: in place of the off-white or cream colored hose, it's either white or tartan hose. Also, the white shirt should be a tuxedo shirt with studs and cuff-links. Moreover, you could add a fly plaid (that matches the kilt in tartan and weight) and a plaid brooch.

**Chef** · 9th January 08, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by Jack Daw

I agree with everything on your list, but for the ultimate in formal: in place of the off-white or cream colored hose, it's either white or tartan hose.

Correct on the tartan hose, but white hose are for pipe bands.

**niblock64** · 12th January 08, 01:08 PM

I see you have alot of good answers to your question about kilts for Burns Night so I thought I would reply to your question of what the women wear. At the dinner we have attended most of the ladies wore some type of long kilted skirt with dressy white shirt or dark formal skirt, white shirt and their tartan pinned over the shoulder. Alas, I am of German desent and have no tartan to wear so I just wore a formal silk top and long black shirt. As long as what your lady wears is dressy, she will be fine.

**fluter** · 12th January 08, 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by niblock64

Alas, I am of German desent and have no tartan to wear so I just wore a formal silk top and long black shirt. As long as what your lady wears is dressy, she will be fine.

Niblock64, I'm sure you look great. But in case you have not seen them, Rocky of USA Kilts has designed two tartans for you: German American and German Heritage. Or consider the American Heritage, available in wool or poly-viscose. Rocky and Kelly make a very nice skirt: just got one for my bride.

**Jack Daw** · 12th January 08, 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by Chef

Correct on the tartan hose, but white hose are for pipe bands.

I agree with you as my own preference because I think it is more proper to wear tartan hose. But, white hose has been worn for formals since the 1960s. My understanding was that the trend started in the U.S.