> He bought a kilt off the Internet to wear to his school's formal "Silver Arrow" dance in November.
Mistake #1.
> Warmack said he showed it to a vice principal before the dance, who joked he'd better wear something underneath it, and Warmack assured him he would.
Mistake #2.
> Warmack's parents, Terry and Paula, helped him piece together the rest of his outfit, a white shirt and black tie with white socks and black boots.
Mistake #3.
> "We knew it wasn't the formal regalia," his father said. "We wanted it to be acceptable for the occasion."
Mistake #4.
Lesson: Son, if you are going to wear the kilt, do it properly or not at all. And there is no mention of the Sporrin or the Sgean Dubh in your "regalia".
Might as well be wearing a skirt.
Ergo, do not disgrace the Kilt by wearing it as a fashion statement. It isn't Respectful. Scots may take offense.
"Diehard the Hunter"
Reminds me of the song I've heard with the last line: "My friend I don't know where you've been but I see you've won first prize"!!!!!!
"Scots may take offense"
According to the article, he has received offers from several Scottish clans to help him dress appropriately.
Aye, a kilt can go from casual to full military dress very easily. The kilt is one of the greatest symbols of national pride around, seeing a Scot wearing one needs nothing else said. I am Clan Donald, and we just do not invite certain other Clans for sleep overs anymore.
Slainte'