Quote Originally Posted by Chaps View Post
I just bought a used mess jacket (though I am having it re-striped with the proper rank and insignia). My tailor had no problem removing the old stripes and insignia. There are no marks left. You should be fine. Your only problem may be finding a proper waistcoat to go with it as these uniforms are worn with a cumberbun.
Would you require a waistcoat? For a formal affair a high set/trad kilt with formal sporran would seem to be enough with proper white shirt/bow tie.