As you can probably tell from my signature, I am studying the Liberal Arts. Part of this major here at U. of La Verne is to pick a "concentration" involving three disciplines. Mine are: Religion & Philosophy, Music, and Psychology (in preparation to enter seminary and thence the priesthood [God and the bishop willing!]).

In fulfilment of the music part of the concentration, I am taking private voice lessons taught by the music faculty. A requirement of taking these lessons is to participate in a few recitals put on by the voice students throughout the semester, in which they sing the music they've been working on with their instructors. These performances are to be performed in white tie in the University Founder's Auditorium.

I asked for, and received permission to wear my kilt. I have a Prince Charlie jacket and vest, as well as various accoutrema to outfit myself for a black tie occasion (black tie, wing-collar french cuff shirt, studs, fly plaid, etc). So, my question is this: in terms of Highland dress, what constitutes white tie? Do I need to merely get a white vest and tie, or is there something more I might want?

This will be one of the few occasions when I care (to a certain extent) what others will think of my appearance, so I want to look sharp and make a good impression.