Modern Formal

[rondo]

I just felt the flashiness of the Highland formal attire wasn't right for me, rondo. That's why I backed away, and also the tuxedo reference. I think it looks nice, but on someone else; I don't feel right wearing it and it isn't my tradition in the first place.

Its all good Bugbear...you can play too! So...tone down the flash...and give it a go.
Rondo

[kc8ufv]

Alan, I figured that'd be the reaction from at least some. I just happened to remember that one. If I'm gonna spend 750 on a kilt, you can bet it will be much closer to atraditional one.

[CMcG]

This is a thought exercise for those that wish to play...

If you were wanting to put together a modern, formal, black tie outfit how would you roll it?

Mine:
-a 3 pleat Lady Chrystel modern kilt in Ancient Dunbar tartan
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-western tooled sporran
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CmCG the other things you posted are without a doubt contemporary. They definitely are a departure from the standard black tie Prince Charlie. However, they still are solidly in the "Scottish" tradition: tartan kilt, sporran and so on.. I figured that this post was about contemporary kilts like Utilikilts, Freedom Kilts dress models in solid colors, Amerikilts and so on, perhaps made in more "formal" colors and fabrics.

That's just my take on what this forum is all about. <snip>

In the first post, Rondo mentioned a kilt in the Dunbar tartan and a Western tooled sporran, so I figured tartan was ok. I included a solid colour kilt and black on grey just in case. Did you notice that, after all the debate a while back, the forum descriptions have been revised?

As for the more modern kilts you mentioned Alan H, here's some pics of people wearing Utilikilts at weddings:

Black tie formal gear:



With a custom mandarin collar jacket and boots:

[CMcG]

In fact, I like that Gurkha mess jacket so much that I just might buy one, if anybody knows where they are available, and they don't cost a mint.

Unfortunately, I'm not sure where one can buy a Gurkha mess jacket. The picture I posted is from an eBay auction I saw once upon a time...

[rondo]

In the first post, Rondo mentioned a kilt in the Dunbar tartan and a Western tooled sporran, so I figured tartan was ok. I included a solid colour kilt and black on grey just in case. Did you notice that, after all the debate a while back, the forum descriptions have been revised?

Yeah...I'm cool with tartan. I selected Dunbar Ancient because, ironically, the ancient tartans are a relatively modern creation. And the Western thing is a function of where I live. I'm okay with all the ideas presented. I like being able to see what others think might be cool for a more modern formal occasion. Most of our THCD friends are probably going into cardiac arrest about now. For the record I am cool with THCD as well.

Rondo

[Cygnus]

I tend to be a THCD sort of guy, but still posted a (somewhat tongue-in-cheek) recommendation on here.

Just because it's not my cup of tea doesn't mean nobody else can have it!

[rondo]

I tend to be a THCD sort of guy, but still posted a (somewhat tongue-in-cheek) recommendation on here.

Just because it's not my cup of tea doesn't mean nobody else can have it!

Thats cool Cyg. As a retired Farrier I may look at the horse shoe sporran idea
Rondo

[Cygnus]

Thats cool Cyg. As a retired Farrier I may look at the horse shoe sporran idea
Rondo

If you do, I'd love to see it!

[Alan H]

In the first post, Rondo mentioned a kilt in the Dunbar tartan and a Western tooled sporran, so I figured tartan was ok. I included a solid colour kilt and black on grey just in case. Did you notice that, after all the debate a while back, the forum descriptions have been revised?

As for the more modern kilts you mentioned Alan H, here's some pics of people wearing Utilikilts at weddings:

Good point, the OP did mention tartan.

Either way, no worries! IN fact, truth be told, I think that the tartan-based, vest and ruche tie combinations, like what you posted look miles better than the edgy "forget tradition" formal kilt things I've seen. That's just my taste. Whether I would in fact wear the combination of things that I just described in my posts in this thread...hmmm... I dunno. I, personally am more comfortable in a more traditionally based formalwear concept.

However, I'm also solidly behind the idea that when it comes to weddings, man-oh-man...that's YOUR day, and everybody should do what they ruddy well want. It's not every day that you get to do whatever you please, and be the center of attention and it's OK, so I figure.... GO for it.

[Taj]

The western look needs boots. I grew up in Colorado and am no stranger to western wear. I don't even own a pair of dress shoes. I wear spit-shined riding boots with my tux, as do many of the men I associate with in formal environments. I tried a pair of lace-up oil-tanned brown packers with my Utilikilt one day and was pleasantly surprised with the look. I can envision shined black packers working quite well with tartan. (For readers not familiar with western wear packers are pointy toed {usually} lace-up "cowboy" boots. Ranch packers may have a more rounded toe and even Vibram soles. Most packers have a riding heal that lends itself to the wearing of spurs.)