I have the chance to go to a Formal recital http://www.johnmaclellanmemorial.com/ in Edinburgh in June, At this time info is a bit sketchy on the dress code, but from the pictures of last years event most men would appear to be kilted with either PC or Argyle type jackets and black bow ties, so the question is does your bow tie have to be black?
I have a really nice square end self tie bow tie which has very thin navy blue and red stripes would this be acceptable?