Smart business attire?

[Cavebear58]

So... if you were to want to wear the kilt (I know some of you do already) for more 'smart' business use (client meetings etc) what would you accessorize it with?

I've been struck a few times by Matthew's style - white shirt, tie and waiscoat all coordinated - and wonder what others wear?

I noticed a picture of Sean Connery in a turtle-neck which he seemed a bit uncomfortable in, which is a shame because I gave up wearing ties about seven years ago, and have worn turtlenecks in winter and polos or open necked shirts in summer ever since.

Any tips, much appreciated.
Thanks, Graham.

PS my tartan is Gunn so it's fairly subdued but has red above a Black Watch pattern, so thoughts on colours of accessories would be helpful too.

[McMurdo]

I wear the kilt to work on a daily basis, her are a few outfits I've worn overthe past few weeks






sorry the pictures I have of me in my Gunn Modern would not do either they're too dressed up or not enough.

[thescot]

Well, ties are always in for business meetings, so you will have to decide whether "giving them up" is more important than accepted attire or not. None of us will care what you do, but we all have to make choices and accept the consequences. And that goes for kilts.

Personally, I always opt for the more conservative in business situations, subscribing to the maxim that few people notive or note conservative clothing, but everyone notes odd or ostentatious attire.

For business in a kilt, I'd opt for a gray wool jacket with a vest (it's a bit less "showy" than the large silver buckle) and keep everything "un"-shiny. Subdued sporran and shoes and hose would keep the overall tone subdued so that the focus is indeed business and not your outfit. Leave the bling for other occassions. Cessna could give you some good tips on proper dress in a business situation.

But you must remember that I am old, beat-up, and crotchety. And I tend toward pretty conservative clothing in general.

Take a look at the photo below; it's kind of what I am talking about. And good luck.


I'm not good lookin', but I'm somehow sweet and kind.

[Highlander31]

I no longer have to play in the corporate game, however, when I was in the game, I mainly wore suits. The times I was able to wear a kilt, I would still wear the white shirt and tie with a gray Argyle and black hose with my Bally loafers. Similar to what Glen and Jim are wearing above.

[davedove]

I don't often wear a kilt at work, but here is a couple of examples, one with a waistcoat and one without:

[Cavebear58]

Thanks guys (especially for the photos). I was erring on the side of a dark charcoal grey jacket and waistcoat (good point about nothing shiny) but was put off by the Argyle sleeves and brown horn buttons on some. I've seen a Tweed Crail jacket which looks interesting or, of course, I could go for a charcoal Argyle and accept the sleeves but change the buttons... choices, choices!

All the best
Graham.

[Riverkilt]

Probably can't help much, seldom wear ties. Most folks out here with ties are either attorneys or undertakers.

Did "tie up" for a wedding.



Was dressed for a Thanksgiving dinner at freinds with a sweater, in lieu of waistcoat, but no tie.



Have other business pics but they're much more casual than what you seem to be after.

Ron

[Cavebear58]

Ron

Thanks for those pics too - the second is much more my current style and one I'm very comfortable in. Most of the time I'd be happy like that, it's just from time-to-time, I feel a need to be a tad more 'City' like.

Best wishes
Graham.

[JamieKerr]

Minus head wear



I think waist coats should come back, they're awesome

[Bugbear]

Yes, waistcoats are very nice with a kilt. I have the feeling this is an American thing, but I like the idea of the kilt cut blazer or business suit without any of the cuff, epaulet, and pointy pocket things. Just a regular suit jacket and waiscoat or sport jacket fitted at the bottom and waist to go with the kilt.