Need help for prom.

[Omega]

So... My school is having their own prom this year (it's a 240+ student school, our first prom ever) and I managed to convince the prom committee to let me wear a kilt.

Now, I figured I'd try to go in full Scottish formal wear. So I've but a few questions.

Shirts. Would a normal dress shirt be fine or is there a certain style that fits better?

Hair. I have long hair and I was wondering if there's anything special the Scots do with it for formal occasions. I was probably just going to pull it back or braid it.

Shoes and socks. Anything in particular? I was thinking just a pair of boots at first but I know how uncomfortable they can be for long periods of time.


I'm really helping DaveW helps me out here, because I know he knows. ;)

If anybody else knows please help!

Thanks,
Omega

[b4i7]

No Omega, i will not be your date

[crenn]

http://www.scotchcorner.com/

[Crimson Sky]

At first glance I thought the thread title said pron.

[b4i7]

lol paul...i had similar thoughts

[OvRiDe]

You could watch the beginning of Highlander and get a few ideas? :D

Don't we have a resident Scot around here somewhere?

[Crimson Sky]

You could rent a tux jacket, shirt and bow tie, and then add the kilt, socks and strappy shoes like in this setup (http://www.tartanweb.com/shop/highlandwear/standard_8_yard_argyll_package_-_all_tartans.html). You should make your own belt and buckle and sporran (http://www.tartanweb.com/shop/highlandwear/sporrans/leather_day_sporrans/), and put a TBCS logo on it ;)

Dude just get to a thrift shop and you will find everything you need for real cheap--you can find a tux style jacket, shirt, tie--just be crafty and thrifty--go to a Salvation Army thrift store and you'll find gems that will make the outfit special. Doing it on the cheap and creatively will be the best part.

For instance:

The Sporran (wallet, purse, whatever)

You can find a leather purse or a small hand stitched leather bag and decorate it with tassels from and old pair of curtains--Also find fake jewels, baubles and just stitch them on or hot glue them. Make it unique.

the Sandals--simply decorate some leather sandals by lacing leather straps to them so it goes up the calf.. You can use a thin belt or leather boot laces.

get the idea?

[b4i7]

and put a TBCS logo on it ;)



I LOL'D, sounds like a modders prom

[Ichbin]

Long stockings are usually worn with a kilt. Sporrens are commons amongst formal wear.

[Ichbin]

This was one of my brothers groomsmen during his wedding (I had to wear one too).

This is formal.

http://photos-e.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v190/76/110/57500146/n57500146_31476660_7823.jpg

[Airbozo]

Yeah, be careful trying to take a sword to pron though... Er ah, PROM!

[b4i7]

Yeah, be careful trying to take a sword to pron though... Er ah, PROM!

swords and pronz? what more could you ask for??!?

[Drum Thumper]

swords and pronz? what more could you ask for??!?

Firearms, that's what.

I'd post a link but I think it would end in an instant ban for me lol. :D

[Omega]

Yeah, I was conversing my prom wear with some classmates and we're all pretty sure they wouldn't let me take a longsword on board with me.

Poorsports. D=

[b4i7]

Firearms, that's what.

I'd post a link but I think it would end in an instant ban for me lol. :D

lol....i think i have seen something similar to what you refer

[Omega]

Now now kids, keep it clean

There's still moderators in your presence. ;)

[crenn]

It is clean..... from what you can see!pronz pronz pronz pronz pronz pronz pronz pronz clean pronz pronz pronz pronz

[Omega]

It is clean..... from what you can see!pronz pronz pronz pronz pronz pronz pronz pronz clean pronz pronz pronz pronz

Not when I quote your message.

;)

[b4i7]

lol crenn

[Drum Thumper]

Now now kids, keep it clean

There's still moderators in your presence. ;)

And a wiki-mod, and a journalist, and a...well you see what I'm getting at.

Oh, and :pics:

[halcyonforever]

I've got a kilt, but what I wear is called a Great Kilt or Ancient Kilt, not the formal "short kilt" that your looking for.

Mine is 9+ yards of fabric that I have to hand pleat on the floor before I wrap it on.. Very comfortable and very utilitarian. (cool in the summer, warm in the winter, doubles as a rain jacket, cary bag, blanket, and tent)