Funny about the "black only for evening" thing... For one thing, I've seen people here (Americans) wear black Prince Charlies complete with bow tie for morning church services, daytime weddings, etc.
And... I was piping at a wedding a while back. The entire Bride's family flew over from Scotland for the wedding. Me, being aware of the "black for evening" rule, and it being a noontime wedding, and me not wanting to appear out of place, wore charcoal tweed. ALL of the Scots who had flown over were wearing black! (Some Argylls, some Prince Charlies.) No, I take it back, one Scottish gent was wearing a blue Sherriffmuir as I recall... in any case I was the ONLY kilted person present not wearing Evening Dress for that noon wedding! (And the only kilted person who was a non-Scot.)
So... a black Argyll is very versatile, good for day and evening, to judge from current American (and Scottish) practice... though the traditionalists would beg to differ.
Last edited by OC Richard; 13th November 13 at 07:02 AM.
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