which jacket for a wedding

**BCAC** · 15th July 14, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by Manxstralian

My vote is charcoal tweed and MacLean Hunting. You don't want to "out-bling" the happy couple, and keeping it traditional (the tartan kilt) will make for a more subdued look.

Cheers,

Cameron

You can't "out-bling" the happy couple on their wedding day. It's not possible. Even if you wear all the bling that you own!

**CMcG** · 15th July 14, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by Andrew Breecher

Seems you've already answered your own question, but unless it's an evening wedding I'd always vote for the charcoal. Black is only for evening/night, no matter if you're kilting or trousered.

In THCD, the black barathea silver button Argyll, worn with a long neck tie, is suitable for formal daywear aka morning dress.

**knotty** · 15th July 14, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by CMcG

In THCD, the black barathea silver button Argyll, worn with a long neck tie, is suitable for formal daywear aka morning dress.

This is where I get confused...

**McMurdo** · 15th July 14, 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by knotty

This is where I get confused...

Stick with the tweed

**Grizzly** · 15th July 14, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

Stick with the tweed

Totally agree, unless it's a morning coat affair then wear the tweed.

**McMurdo** · 15th July 14, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by knotty

I did find out that its a afternoon wedding with dinner in evening. The tweed will fit here.
Depend on the level of formality I can adjust the jacket/vest combo.

I am not worried about out blinging the bride. She knows Im a kiltie & there will be pipers.
Determining formally of dress is kind of hard here. Dressing up for most is black jeans, white shirt & black leather vest. Casual dress means you can wear your dress clothes.

Grizzly did you see this? He already answered the question as to formality which is why I stick with my recommendation of wearing the tweed.

**Grizzly** · 15th July 14, 03:35 PM

Sorry Glen, I did see it but just to further confuse the issue, I have been to afternoon weddings where morning suits are still worn. It seems that up to 6.00pm aka daywear morning dress is a bit of a misnomer.

Still agree that tweed is the best option.

**CMcG** · 15th July 14, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by knotty

This is where I get confused...

Sorry, knotty. My reply was to Andrew Breecher who suggested that black jackets should only be worn at night. I was pointing out that in the world of TCHD, that just isn't true. In your case, however, I'm still saying stick with tweed.

**Glen48** · 18th July 14, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by CMcG

Sorry, knotty. My reply was to Andrew Breecher who suggested that black jackets should only be worn at night. I was pointing out that in the world of TCHD, that just isn't true. In your case, however, I'm still saying stick with tweed.

Generally speaking, black is best for evening wear and funerals. Midnight blue is far more interesting than black anyway and under artificial light it's generally appears blacker than black.

**CMcG** · 18th July 14, 01:18 PM

Originally Posted by Glen48

Generally speaking, black is best for evening wear and funerals. Midnight blue is far more interesting than black anyway and under artificial light it's generally appears blacker than black.

A midnight blue Argyll is a nice idea. My mom's boyfriend has one, and it is quite versatile.

As has been discussed many times on this forum, however, black is perfectly acceptable during the day as morning dress, in both Highland and Saxon attire.

http://www.electricscotland.com/weddings/guide11.htm
http://www.blacktieguide.com/Supplem...ning_Dress.htm