That really is a First-Class purchase, Graham, and it suits you so well. I like the charcoal hose with the charcoal jacket and waistcoat but, with the greatest respect to them I am not so sure about Raphael's suggestion, and Colin's endorsement, of a "silver tie" (I imagine they are, like me, picturing a silver-grey fabric rather than a shiny silver one!). I agree that a touch of silver on the sporran would be good, but I'd opt for a green silk tie to match the green in your kilt - a silver-grey tie right next to your silver-grey beard would be too much of a good thing being in such close proximity.
You'll have to be careful not to get too dressy/formal with any accessory since you do not have silver/shiny buttons on the new jacket and waistcoat. I am thinking here mainly of the sporran. Personally, I'd forget about the fur and look for one in smart black leather with a silver cantle - silver AND fur together can be very dressy and, I feel, would be too much this time.
It might be a nice touch if the flowers in your Wedding buttonhole matched the colours in your kilt, making a nice change from the 'regulation' Carnation!!
Sorry, Graham. You did not ask for my advice and I have jumped right in. I am sure you will do what YOU feel is comfortable and right for the occasion.
Last edited by Hamish; 12th October 05 at 05:47 PM.
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