I have recently come across this photo:
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Now, to those hard core of us who like to know exactly what is what, I wanted to ask a few questions and open it up to the forum - as it were

Consider that an investiture is a very formal event (possibly as formal as it gets - the correct form of dress for an investiture ought traditionally to be Morning Dress (though these days it tends to be more 'best suit').

Considering the above:
1) Does anyone think it odd that Ewan is wearing a non-dress sporran?
2) Are his kilt hose white, or Acru? - What do we think about Acru and white shirt for such an occasion?
3) Ewan's jacket and vest are charcoal - when really, Black would have been the correct choice, no?
4) Ewan is breaking the golden rule "no vest, belt; vest, no belt". - though he gets away with it (I'd just look like a barrel!)
5) The wearing of Gillie brogues and non-dress sporran is very unusual; he is also not wearing a Sgian Dubh (even a false one, if palace rules prohibit a real one).
6) The selection of a single button Braemar Jacket is unusual in itself - would one not prefer a Sheriff Muir or Doublet - or if one was to wear less formal, a PC?
7) I am quite impressed at the choice of grey/silver tie - modern formal. But I cant help thinking that I would have matched the tie to the flashes.... but then, thats just me.



Have I expected too much formality in dress for the receiving of such an award?

I know these are elevated and pedantic questions and I know that kilt wearing is a matter of taste and comfort - but there is still a certain propriety involved with the receiving of an investiture (we may presumably ignore historic discomforts between the Scots and the Royal family, as Ewan has accepted the investiture - suggesting that he is comfortable with the political ramifications).

I think the entire ensamble looks perfectly fine - I am just confused as to the level of formality that his dress is projecting. I also really like this kilt - I am guessing 'Ancient' colours?