Normally when going for a prince Charlie look I would go for classic white dress shirt and bow tie.
For a mates 50th this weekend however I want to go for something quite contemporary. Formal smart but not black tie is the spec.
so, brogues black hose and tabs, slate and black kilt, black prince Charlie and waistcoat with a dark grey shirt and tie is what I have in mind as I don't have an Argyll and don't plan to spring for one.

add to that a black hair and chrome sporran and a chrome rampnat lion kilt pin.
Now this is very monochrome I know but that is what I am after.
Question one... is a tie with a prince Charlie ok?
Question two.. too much black and dark grey?

I am prepared for a rethink as I have other options.

Let me know what you reckon...
Tim.