Should I wear a kilt?

[mattia]

Good evening everyone. I just subscribed to this forum because I need helpful informations.
One of my best italian friends will marry a scot girl this summer. He invited me and wants me to wear the kilt like all the parents and her friends will do.
I am half italian, half swiss. I do not know the scottish family, but I really want to show my respect to all people by conforming to the norms of society and etiquette and please my friend's request.

First Question:
Should I wear the kilt and all its accessories or is it inappropriate?

Thank you all for your reply. Question number two will follow if I shall buy this wonderful suit...

[Darkislander]

It would be no problem to wear. However, where will the wedding be. Would it be possible to hire instead of buy?

[McFarkus]

No reason you shouldn't wear a kilt. Hiring one would be the least expensive option but there are a couple of tartans you might look at

This one is Italian
http://www.tartans.scotland.net/tart...an_id=6040.htm

This one is Swiss
http://www.tartans.scotland.net/tart...an_id=8840.htm

By the way from Chicago, Illinois, USA

[mattia]

It will take place near Edinburgh. Since he is a great friend of mine I willl probably have the chance to wear it several times at different evenings during my life...

...and Second Question:
Must "my tartan" match the ones of the scottish family?

[Maclachlan]

He invited me and wants me to wear the kilt like all the parents and her friends will do.

Answered.

[Tony]

It will take place near Edinburgh. Since he is a great friend of mine I willl probably have the chance to wear it several times at different evenings during my life...

...and Second Question:
Must "my tartan" match the ones of the scottish family?

If you're "in" the wedding - like best man, then I'd say yes.
If you're showing as a general invitee, the world of tartans is your oyster.

[mattia]

thank you DI, McF, and McL...
Does it mean I have to choose a particular tartan depending from where I am from?

[CactusJack]

From a snowy St. Louis, Mo. As to your question about wearing a kilt I say yes. As to your question "Must "my tartan" match the ones of the scottish family?" I shall leave that to the rest of this group as I am not as savy as they are.

[Paul Henry]

The answer you want is YES!!

You are welcome to wear any tartan, most of us wear tartans with a family connection, or a location ( City , county, country ), and some like me wear some because they really like the pattern and colourway.

It's not a bad thing though to find out a little about the tartan, because you are guaranteed to be stopped and asked about it!and most kilted folks will say it shows respect to the tartan.
I like to see a mix of different tartans at special events, but perhaps you could ask some of the family if they have a preference.

and finally, WELCOME


Paul

[twinkletowz]

...and Second Question:
Must "my tartan" match the ones of the scottish family?

I think that I can field this one.... not unless you want it to. McFarkus posted a couple of great tartans for you if you can find them.

and yes....