X Marks the Scot - An on-line community of kilt wearers.

   X Marks Partners - (Go to the Partners Dedicated Forums )
USA Kilts website Celtic Croft website Celtic Corner website Houston Kiltmakers

User Tag List

Results 1 to 10 of 83

Threaded View

CMcG Traditional Highland Civilian... 25th August 14, 08:26 PM
Nathan Current General Conventions... 25th August 14, 08:31 PM
CMcG Smart Casual... 25th August 14, 08:32 PM
Nathan Smart Casual Part 2 25th August 14, 08:35 PM
CMcG Daywear (tweed & tie) 25th August 14, 08:36 PM
Nathan Daywear (tweed and tie) part 2 25th August 14, 08:38 PM
Nathan Formal Eveningwear (aka black... 25th August 14, 08:41 PM
Nathan Full Formal Eveningwear (aka... 25th August 14, 08:43 PM
Nathan Informal (miscellany for... 25th August 14, 08:48 PM
Liam Well done!!! 27th August 14, 09:21 AM
CMcG Formal Daywear (aka morning... 25th August 14, 08:39 PM
CMcG Formal Eveningwear (aka black... 25th August 14, 08:42 PM
pbutts Great work! Two thoughts,... 27th August 14, 03:39 PM
Ron Abbott pbutts......I don't think... 27th August 14, 04:30 PM
pbutts As I recall that's David Pope... 27th August 14, 05:36 PM
CMcG As I understand it, there... 28th August 14, 07:03 AM
Nathan I agree with everything Colin... 28th August 14, 08:13 AM
Jock Scot Jock's post 30th December 14, 07:59 AM
Archxpat A very useful thread, it... 21st January 15, 04:38 PM
CMcG I would like to point out... 25th February 15, 07:21 AM
Nathan :toast: Indeed, Dr. McGuire!... 26th February 15, 02:02 PM
thurl This is brilliant, thank you... 26th March 15, 09:47 AM
  1. #7
    Join Date
    5th July 11
    Location
    Inverlorne
    Posts
    2,572
    Mentioned
    4 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Formal Eveningwear (aka black tie)

    This is the kilted equivalent of a tuxedo/dinner jacket, but when it comes to Highland black tie attire, there is some variation in accordance with are more formal and less formal events. One can often tell how formal the event is by whether the women are wearing cocktail dresses or evening gowns. It is a general rule of thumb that accessories like buckle brogues and diced or tartan hose are better suited to the more formal end of black tie while solid coloured hose and well-polished Oxfords are better for the less formal black tie events.

    Highland eveningwear doublets can be worn for some black tie occasions. The Regulation doublet is similar to a Prince Charlie coatee and serves this role very well. A Balmoral doublet can be worn open with a black bow tie for a less formal look. In this case, the waistbelt would be worn under, rather than over, the doublet. While a barathea or velvet doublet with lace jabot and cuffs may be worn at the more formal end of the black tie spectrum, like the buckle brogues and fancy hose, these are best avoided for less formal black tie occasions where a dark barathea Argyll or Prince Charlie coatee with a black bow tie are more suitable.

















    Last edited by Nathan; 25th August 14 at 08:52 PM.
    Natan Easbaig Mac Dhòmhnaill, FSA Scot
    Past High Commissioner, Clan Donald Canada
    “Yet still the blood is strong, the heart is Highland, And we, in dreams, behold the Hebrides.” - The Canadian Boat Song.

  2. The Following 2 Users say 'Aye' to Nathan For This Useful Post:


Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

» Log in

User Name:

Password:

Not a member yet?
Register Now!
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v4.2.0