Over doing it

[Nathan]

In addition to the Burns Pub Night I will be performing at this year, I'm also scheduled to attend the Burns Dinner being hosted by the St. Andrew's Society of Toronto. Upon perusing the photos from last year and speaking to one of their board members who runs a local Highland outfitter and hire shop, I've been given the impression that my Balmoral doublet may be over the top for the occasion.

This made me think that it would be worthwhile to discuss the subject of overdoing it. I've seen it mentioned on xmarks that doublets are acceptable for black tie or white tie occasions but, especially given the way the ladies are attired, I'd say this event seems to be on the less formal end of black tie. Is it fair to say that there are black tie occasions for which a doublet would be overdressed or are these folks just playing it too safe? I have a good quality Prince Charlie and waistcoat but I just find them to be quite generic looking. I've been wearing the PC since highschool and it still fits nicely, so that's something to celebrate, but I'm trying to balance my desire to stand out a little among a herd of Prince Charlies without standing out as an overdressed lemon. The wisdom of the rabble would be much appreciated as it relates to this specific occasion as well as the subject of overdoing it in general.

For context, here is a link to a photo gallery from last year's event:
http://www.standrews-society.ca/proj...urns-dinner-2/

and the year before:
http://www.standrews-society.ca/proj...-burns-dinner/