"Rules" for dressing up

[Thunderbolt]

I have three "modes" of dress, if you will..

Informal/daywear;

Kilt (of course), Dark colored hose (navy, green or dark grey are my usual), solid flashes, usually red or green to accent the kilt, horn or bone sgian dubh, t-shirt or polo shirt (without any logos or writting, I'm making enough of a statement with the kilt!), Ballcap if very informal/friends. Medium brown belt and sporran (pigskin) with a matching strap, no chain, brass buckle. If I'm going to meet someone new or someone who's not a close friend, I omit the ball cap and wear a nice polo. Footwear depends also. Usually black wingtips or hiking boots for the contemporary look.

Semi-formal/business/evening;

Kilt, white or cream hose, red or gree flashes, black wingtips, black w/white fur-front sporran w/chain strap, black belt w/silver buckle, black and silver sgian dubh, button down light-colored shirt with or without tie, depending on the situation. I usually don't wear anything on the head unless I'm going to be outdoors, then it's a navy balmoral, ribbons loose, no diceing, please. Usually, I'm not in a jacket for a couple of different reasons. 1, I live in Phoenix, 2, I don't own one.

Formal

Kilt, PC and vest, tartan hose, ghillie's, same sgian dubh, bowtie and shirt with the stand-up collar, waist coat, formal full-fur sporran with a silver cantle and chain. I might wear a bal if the weather calls for it. Also, I have a plaid I might pin on with a brooch if I feel like it. Many times, this is what I'm wearing doing events while playing my pipes for the event, if it's formal.

These are the styles I've had good luck with. I guess you could add or subtract as needed.

Cheers,

T.

EDIT: P.S. Notice I didn't mention a kilt pin..I usually don't wear one. I've had a number of bad experiences with the pin catching on various things, threatening to rip the apron. Unless I'm going to something and I feel like it, I'll put it on when I get there.