Tartan Ball

[scoutniagara]

I agree with the previous posts, but my argyll jacket is navy blue, and I've had no problems fitting in at white or black tie events. I agree, if the function is inside, forget the bonnet. An evening (fur?) sporran would be better than a day (plain leather) sporran. Since my kilt is hunting MacIntosh, I wear either navy or green hose during formal and evening functions.

[Tattoo Bradley]

I agree with everyone on the Argyll + wing collared shirt. Especially since you have a waist coat to go with it. You're all set.

[macwilkin]

Technically, a wing-collared shirt is really appropriate only for white tie affairs, but the tux rental places in the States have made this "null-and-void" nowadays. Personally, I think an Argyll looks better with the "stand-and-fall" style collar and black tie, like you would wear with a tuxedo, but that's just me.

Regards,

Todd

[Blu (Ontario)]

Technically, a wing-collared shirt is really appropriate only for white tie affairs...

That is my understanding as well...

I bought a wing collared shirt and black satin bowtie last year to wear at my daughters wedding, but I rented a PC jacket and waistcoat to wear with it.

I tried it on with my black argyll jacket.... and it looks... acceptable. I don't own a black waistcoat, but one certainly would help if I chose to actually wear that combination out sometime.

And I'm not sure that anyone but a very few would actually notice anyway. People know when you're well dressed... few seem to care about the minute details.... Xmarks members notwithstanding.

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I suppose I should ask if there are any Masonic attire protocols to be observed at this little cotillion?