In a couple of weeks I will be going to a dance and I need to look my best. This isn't a "formal" event, just dressy (it's all college students, many of whom have a tradition of wearing crazy outfits from decades past) but I have to try extra hard because:

1) I will be the only guy in a kilt
2) I will be trying to impress a beautiful woman
3) I have built up a reputation as someone who outdoes everyone else, and tops his previous performances at every event (which is why I'm already working on my Halloween costume too)

The hard part is, I hate dressing up, so I'm trying to find something I can be comfortable with while still being stylish.

What I've got in mind is fairly simple: An SWK standard in nightstalker tartan with matching tie and flashes, black vest, maroon dress shirt and maroon hose. Shoes will be limited to whatever dirt cheap items come in ogre.

No sporran, as I'm not a fan, and even if I was, I'll be dancing, so it would come off anyway. Same goes for any kind of jacket, which would be overkill anyway.
I do kind of like the idea of adding a black fedora with a red band, but was advised against it by a friend.


I bring this up because I have never seen it done before, and given my limited sense of fashion, I thought it would be good to get some feedback while I still have time to change things (I still need to get the vest, and the hat if I want one). If anyone has a picture of a similar outfit, I would greatly appreciate a chance to see it.

I am also concerned about the little details. Do I go with a plain black vest, or something pinstriped to better match the kilt? Should the tie match the vest or the shirt? Is there something obvious I am missing?