I will not attempt to weigh in on the original question- it will look perfect to some and perfectly awful to others, with very little in the way of logic to explain why.

I think one can become accustomed to almost anything, but I think it is generally dangerous to wear anything that feels wrong or uncomfortable.


But I am interested by the comments which mention the Caledonian Ball. I gather Highland Dress is acceptable in nearly any form, but for Saxon dress, one should wear either a black tuxedo or a black tailcoat. Is that it? No tartan DJ with black trousers? What about a black tuxedo jacket and Tartan trousers? What about a tartan waistcoat or cummerbund with a tuxedo? Is there some level of (in)formality of the kilt that would also be wrong to the point of being asked not to enter?