Formulating a Back-up Formal Outfit

**PiperOfThePlains** · 26th March 14, 02:25 PM

Here's my situation:

I have a prom coming up and I am fixing to order a Regulation Doublet + vest/waistcoat. In the unfortunate event that it is not delivered on time, would it be "acceptable" to wear my tweed Argyle jacket, my crossbelt and my belt over the top of my jacket to "formalize" it? This MacLeay portrait has been my reference.
M25 MacPherson 400px_cross-belt-jacket.jpg Note the gentleman on the left.

Of course, I will be sporting a nice shirt, tie, diced hose (and flashes), evening dress sporran, sgian dubh, and buckle brogues.

For those who are curious, I am ordering my Reg. Doublet from Ian Parenteau (of glengarryhats.com). Thoughts?

**McMurdo** · 26th March 14, 02:31 PM

I would say the best thing to do if the doublet does not show up would be to rent a coatee. It is difficult to "formalize" a tweed jacket, no matter how you dress it up.

**Tobus** · 26th March 14, 02:31 PM

Why would you be wearing a crossbelt to a prom?

**PiperOfThePlains** · 26th March 14, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by Tobus

Why would you be wearing a crossbelt to a prom?

Personally, I think it looks classy; therefore, helping further formalize the outfit.

**Tobus** · 26th March 14, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by PiperOfThePlains

Personally, I think it looks classy; therefore, helping further formalize the outfit.

I'm not sure how to respond to that. The men in the portrait are wearing baldrics because they are carrying swords. What on Earth does that have to do with formal wear? And how would you pull off such a look if you're not actually carrying a sword on it?

The Sam Browne style belt of military tradition is a cool look too (similar to a baldric, but with no sword), but it's still got nothing to do with formal wear.

**PiperOfThePlains** · 26th March 14, 03:09 PM

Eh, point taken, Tobus. Thanks for the help, all.

**McMurdo** · 26th March 14, 06:28 PM

PotP
Take a look at the 1 kilt 10 looks thread
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...-attire-46888/

Take notice of the last couple of photos that Jamie and I did. Notice that neither of us wore a cross belt. The Black Tie examples put up there while different would both be appropriate for the prom and should give you a good place to start
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**PiperOfThePlains** · 26th March 14, 08:12 PM

UPDATE: Heard back from Ian, he says it's totally possible to have it by the 28th of April! Huzzah -- I won't have to embarrass myself!

**cck** · 26th March 14, 02:38 PM

If you are in the Texas Panhandle and wearing a kilt, you are going to be outstandingly dressed. Unless everyone else is "white tie" I would have no worries about being "acceptable." (From a fellow Texan)

**PiperOfThePlains** · 26th March 14, 02:45 PM

Last year, to my knowledge, PCHEA's (Panhandle Christian Home Educators Association) prom had two kilted guys. I'm a freshman, so this will be my first one. Neither of them were pipers, as I would have definitely known about them. It looks like they did the Celtic Croft rental package. I hope they'll be there this year too!
1984928.jpg Not too bad!