A single sporran for very casual to semi-formal?

[creagdhubh]

No. It is Highland Evening Dress with Evening Dress optional. And they define Highland Evening Dress as wearing black tie or lace jabot. The fact that it says "No dinner jackets" means that it is not a "black tie" event. There are of course photos of men in Highland attire wearing white tie at previous balls, so clearly that is acceptable (given that they say they will turn away people who are not properly dressed).

So, if a chap is invited to attend the Royal Caledonian Ball in London, he could realistically wear either a white or black bow tie, or a lace jabot with his Highland dress, correct? I'm trying to arrive at a concrete conclusion here, please forgive me.

Cheers,

[SlackerDrummer]

So, if a chap is invited to attend the Royal Caledonian Ball in London, he could realistically wear either a white or black bow tie, or a lace jabot with his Highland dress, correct?

The short answer is, yes. That said, from the photos in the magazines the majority of men wearing bow ties appear to be wearing a black one (as instructed in the dress code). My judgement tells me that is the better choice.

[English Bloke]

I think there's nothing looks sloppier than a jabot drizzled in cock o' leekie soup. I am rather pleased that in my world I don't need to worry about all these technicalities.

[creagdhubh]

[QUOTE=English Bloke;1093685]I think there's nothing looks sloppier than a jabot drizzled in cock o' leekie soup.[QUOTE]

Hahahahaha!

[creagdhubh]

The short answer is, yes. That said, from the photos in the magazines the majority of men wearing bow ties appear to be wearing a black one (as instructed in the dress code). My judgement tells me that is the better choice.

Thanks Kenneth.

[JSFMACLJR]

So, if a chap is invited to attend the Royal Caledonian Ball in London, he could realistically wear either a white or black bow tie, or a lace jabot with his Highland dress, correct? I'm trying to arrive at a concrete conclusion here, please forgive me.

Cheers,

Correct. I've been there and know the dress. Most in Highland dress are wearing black bow ties. All others excluding officers in mess dress are wearing white tie, with tail coats.

[creagdhubh]

Correct. I've been there and know the dress. Most in Highland dress are wearing black bow ties. All others excluding officers in mess dress are wearing white tie, with tail coats.

Thanks Sandy.