I seem to have strings of questions that appear to have not been fully addressed in prior threads so I hope they are helpful and not annoying instead.


This next question has been very briefly touched upon in some other threads I found but not discussed much with what I read searching the forum. As always, if I missed something then my apologies and feel free to just post a link.


I have a feeling that this question will make eyes roll or seem tacky but I am curious so here it goes:


Are white or off white the only acceptable color choices for a jabot?


I have some specific thoughts that cause me to bring this up. I frequently see men shying away from the jabot on account of it being perceived as perhaps too feminine somehow, or too over the top in how much it stands out. I also see a lot of debate about whether a jabot is too formal for black tie.


A potentially obvious (at least partial) remedy might be a black jabot, for instance.


If the jabot were black, would it not be a "black tie" of sorts? Would it then be more appropriate for black tie affair?


It also seems to me that men might find a black jabot to inherently appear more masculine, and if worn against a black doublet then it would certainly be less obvious and a bit more subdued.


So what do people think?


Is there any precedent for jabots that are not some shade of white in highland tradition?


If so, when and how were they worn?


If not, is there any reason that seems apparent to those much more knowledgeable than myself? Would a lack of precedent preclude inclusion now?


Please forgive my naiveté on this issue but I am curious as this would seem an easy solution to common complaints I see on the forum so I am thinking this must not be done for a reason of which I am not aware since surely someone before me has thought of this.


I am particularly interested in hearing from the historians, formal attire experts, and native highlanders among us on this issue but of course all are quite welcome to chime in and any comments for or against are appreciated.


Slainte and tapadh leibh for your time and thoughts