Hello, kilt enthusiasts,

As I begin to research and acquire the pieces of my first kilt kit, I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything or headed down the wrong path.

I'll be wearing the kilt for the first time at a dinner at the University of Edinburgh (the Raeburn Room for those familiar) in September. This is not a formal dinner; others will be in suits and ties, so that is the level to which I would like to dress.

The kilt is of the Polaris (Military) Tartan, made up by Alexis Malcolm in 8-yd of 11-oz fabric, pleated to the sett.

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From head to toe, these are the pieces I need to acquire:

[not wearing any headgear]
Shirt and necktie
Tweed jacket and waistcoat (or belt)
Sporran
Hose and flashes (Alexis is providing the latter)
Brogues

Optional: kilt pin and sgian-dubh

What am I missing? Any particular opinions on vest vs. belt? Just a matter of personal preference?

Thank you for indulging the newbie post.

Best,
JB