Quote Originally Posted by orangehaggis View Post
In re the last point, one must remember that the Highlanders' formal costume has always been "over the top!" The "bling bling" was a result of the Highlander investing his fortune into dress accessories which was a more stable investment at the time than putting his money into a bank.
I believe the reason for silver buttons was to ensure the wearer had a decent funeral should he be unlucky enough to be killed while away from home.

I have a blue velvet doublet which can be worn with either a jabot or a bow tie and can be unbuttoned when things get hot on the dance floor.



I still think the sheriffmuir is the most versatile all-rounder which you can wear from very casual to very formal, daytime and evening.