Quote Originally Posted by GatorUK View Post
If it's a civilian affair I usually will not wear my medals unless I know that active duty military will be there in dinner dress. For civvie affairs I normally wear the miniature enamel "ribbon" lapel pin that came with my highest award. You will probably have occasion to wear either white or black kilt hose. Get both. See what you think looks best with your formal attire. I mostly wear white because that seems to be what folks are use to seeing, but sometimes I wear blue ones to match the kilt.
Quote Originally Posted by davedove View Post
I agree with both of these. The hat is out of place for an indoor event. I wouldn't wear the medals for a civilian event unless there will be a lot of military people there wearing their medals.
Does the invitation specifically state that medals and decorations are appropriate? If so, then wear them -- if not, then don't.

T.