Dressing formally kilted, noob

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Hi all, long time no post!

I am going to an Opera Ball, dress codes states "Formal Attire", and I have been specifically told by the Chairpersons to come kilted. Most will be in tuxedos, though they said some just show in suits.

I don't think my charcoal tweed Argyle jacket will cut it, so I'm looking at Black Barathea Argyle instead, correct?
I have a black L+M sporran - will this do? I've never liked furry sporrans.
I have black ghillie brogues. I may go with regular oxfords instead.
I probably need a sock upgrade - while I have black, green or navy, they're not what I would call "quality"
I have a Dress Gordon kilt which I think will do nicely. It was good enough to be married in, good enough now.

What else am I missing? or what substitutions would you recommend please?

Tony! Good to have you back.. What you have will work just fine. Any gaps that you may want to fill in are easy fixes; here's my list of stuff I wear when going to any sort of black tie function:

BLACK TIE:

White dress shirt* and black bow tie (preferably the kind you tie yourself)
Tartan kilt
Tartan, Argyle, Diced, or sold dark colour hose (socks)
Black, low cut shoes (oxfords or ghillies), polished to a very high shine
Black dress jacket (Argyll, coatee, or doublet) with silver buttons
Black (or coloured) three-button formal waistcoat (vest) OR (if not wearing a waistcoat)
Black dress dirk belt with silver belt plate (buckle) [belt should not be worn with a waistcoat]
Dress sporran (your choice of style; if leather then black)

*Dress shirts can be bought at many JC Penny stores; the kind with a soft, fold over collar, are generally more suited to black tie than the "wing collar" shirts. Another option is a "white on white" shirt of the kind worn with business suits as it can double up for black tie, and still be worn with a suit and tie when required.

Hope that helps!

Scott
MoR