Kilts at a Mardi Gras Ball

[Zardoz]

Every year some friends in the Krewe of Olympus invite my wife Shelley and I to attend the 'Mystery and Fantasy Mardi Gras Ball' here in Houston, and we always have a good time. Before we get to the photos, I should explain 2 points; 1, The party is black tie with mask or 'theme costume' only, This year's theme was "Mysteries of Aladdin". And 2, The ball is sponsored by a gay Mardi Gras Krewe.


Here's Shelley and I, Shelley had already collected a few beads on the dance floor.


here's Shelley, our host Neal, our friend Mindy and I.


What do you know, I'm not the only guy in a kilt at the party! This fellow and I were both frequently stopped for photos all night.

But you know, even kilted it's hard to stand out in a crowd where other gentlemen are dressed like this;

or this;




One final tip for you, If you are ever asked 'the question' by a crowd of attentive gay gentlemen, "Same as yours only bigger" is not the best response if you want put them off!

[Highlander31]

Zardoz, you and your wife make a fine couple.

[Zardoz]

Zardoz, you and your wife make a fine couple.

Thanks Highlander! You know, one of the kind of funny things about the evening was that my wife said I should wear my more colourful Caledonia Modern kilt, and I told her it would be "too flashy" for black tie!

[Panache]

For an event such as this I think I would have been far too tempted to get a really nice Jaffar outfit (with golden snake staff).

Failing that a formal kilt outfit was a good choice

You and your lady look great and like you were having a blast.

Cheers

Jamie

[Zardoz]

For an event such as this I think I would have been far too tempted to get a really nice Jaffar outfit (with golden snake staff).

You and your lady look great and like you were having a blast.

Cheers

Jamie

Thanks Jamie, it was a great party.
You know, the Jaffar outfit did occur to me, but only after I saw a couple of Egyptian themed costumes that night! I thought for a while about putting together a sultan outfit or something, but I'm frugal and a little lazy and already have the formal kit. My wife will dress for the themes if she can put something together, they announce them months in advance.
I asked some of the hosts about the theme for next year, and they don't know yet, so I suggested "Braveheart". It will at least make for some interesting photos!

PS... Jamie, I just realized you were talking about the wizard character Jaffar in the Disney Aladdin movie! I was thinking about the Jaffa from Stargate SG1! The geek mind is always busy!

[McMurdo]

Looks like a fun night, it must be nice to be in a room where the kilt is not outrageous.

[The Barry]

Looks like it was an interesting party!

[cessna152towser]

Good pics, looks like a colourful crowd.

[Rex_Tremende]

Every year some friends in the Krewe of Olympus invite my wife Shelley and I to attend the 'Mystery and Fantasy Mardi Gras Ball' here in Houston, and we always have a good time. Before we get to the photos, I should explain 2 points; 1, The party is black tie with mask or 'theme costume' only, This year's theme was "Mysteries of Aladdin". And 2, The ball is sponsored by a gay Mardi Gras Krewe.

Looks like it was a fun party.

One final tip for you, If you are ever asked 'the question' by a crowd of attentive gay gentlemen, "Same as yours only bigger" is not the best response if you want put them off!

You are such a sport! That's why they keep inviting you back.

Thanks for sharing those.

Regards,
Rex.

[Kiltboy]

One final tip for you, If you are ever asked 'the question' by a crowd of attentive gay gentlemen, "Same as yours only bigger" is not the best response if you want put them off!

That's a riot! Nice pics from a fun night.