Modern Formal

[rondo]

This is a thought exercise for those that wish to play...

If you were wanting to put together a modern, formal, black tie outfit how would you roll it?

Mine:
-a 3 pleat Lady Chrystel modern kilt in Ancient Dunbar tartan
-a western cut (spencer type) Tux coat or an Ike type, same tartan on bias
-black mandarin collared shirt or a wingtip shirt with a bolo tie
-3" kilt belt with western themed buckle
-western tooled sporran
-sox to compliment shirt
-western lacers for shoes
-perhaps a western derby or a fedora styled cowboy hat

Note: I live in Colorado that is why I am looking at the western theme

Now it is your turn...
Rondo

[Bugbear]

I would wear a tuxedo.

However, I do think the argyle hose and buckle pumps are very nice looking. Also think a black or dark green, velvet sporran would also be very nice.

The rest... I will not say because I am confused and incompetent.

[rondo]

I'm just playing with some ideas...kind of Southwest USA meets the Highlands, say for a modern formal event in Denver or Colorado Springs.
Rondo

[ForresterModern]

I give it a lash.

Forrester Modern 9yd kilt by JHiggins held up by matching suspenders (braces)
Forrester Modern tartan vest
Black Barathea Holyrood jacket with Fleur de Lis buttons
White minipleated front tuxedo shirt with wing collar
Black self tie bow tie
Silver skeleton pocket watch
Silver horse motif cufflinks
Silver cantle dress sporran in one of several different furs
Argyll hose matching the FM colorway
Ancient blue flashes
Patent leather wingtip/brogues (non-ghillies)

if outside in cool weather or in transit to event:
Black non-diced Balmoral with Forrester clan sterling silver cap badge
Black and grey heavyweight wool houndstooth Inverness overcoat

Midwest standard highland black tie wear for me.

[rondo]

cool...keep them coming.
Rondo

[Bugbear]

Oh, sorry, I just noticed this is in the contemporary forum: thought it was general kilt talk when I posted. I haven't thought about contemporary and formal together yet.

[rondo]

It is cool Bugbear... no prob... I know what THCD calls for... just trying for a modern take on a formal outfit.
Rondo

[piperdbh]

OOh, ooh, call on me!

Newsome box-pleat in tartan Carolina
mustard Bowmore hose with jacquard garters
Buckle brogues
fur sporran
*black PC with its waistcoat (that's what I have right now)
white pleat-front tux shirt
black bow tie
Carolina blue bonnet

*I have in mind to make myself a light blue satin waistcoat and convert a Mandarin jacket into a Sheriffmuir.

[rondo]

*I have in mind to make myself a light blue satin waistcoat and convert a Mandarin jacket into a Sheriffmuir.

that might be very cool
Rondo

[Cygnus]

I don't own any of this stuff, but here's running with the Western theme:

"Land of Enchantment" (or other Western state) tartan kilt
Mess jacket
Turn-down collar shirt with turquoise studs
Bow or bolo tie
Round western belt buckle with tooled black leather belt
Horsehair sporran with a REAL horseshoe cantle
Authentic handlebar mustache
Native American "Sgian dubh" (I believe Riverkilt has one)
Garters made in a pattern like this
Diced hose
Ghillie Brogues with thistle-patterned spurs
Stetson complete with crest badge and a spring of your clan plant badge (for outdoor use only)