Won't have PC or Argyll Jacket

[Howard Clark]

I'm of one mind with Jock on this one. Do the best you can, be happy, be confident, and don't worry about it. You don't hate ties any more than me, or some of the rest of us. And no one on the cruise will say a thing, more likely than not.

[Daaaaang]

Just go somewhere you can buy a cheap black vest and wear it with a bow tie. Sew on some silver buttons if you like, and you'll look fine.

I agree here. A vest can look very dashing.

[Riverkilt]

Probably wouldn't look right for you, and may not fit (I have my jackets made-to-measure for my weird size) but What Price Glory has replica Ike jackets, RAF battlejackets, and Scottish military jackets. Jerry's down in Cali so close to you...but no clue what the shoulders/sleeves would be for your size.

Ron

[davedove]

My wife told me the ship has "rentals" onboard for special functions and perhaps I might find something there. I leave this Thursday, so time has become a large factor. The thing is, if I knew about this earlier (wearing the kilt) I would have been ready. Basically, I want to look sharp for this function because I was told that these events are very formal because it is on Christmas Day.

I would not rely on the ship's rentals. They have standard sized tuxedos, and I highly doubt they will have any kilt jackets. A kilt rental shop will be your best bet.

[James MacMillan]

If you have enough lead time, you can rent from these people.

[Macman]

WEll, duh. He said it was for dinner so whatever jacket he wears he'll be Eton in it.

Sorry. I couldn't help myself.

I'm glad you couldn't help yourself. That made my day!

[macwilkin]

Probably wouldn't look right for you, and may not fit (I have my jackets made-to-measure for my weird size) but What Price Glory has replica Ike jackets, RAF battlejackets, and Scottish military jackets. Jerry's down in Cali so close to you...but no clue what the shoulders/sleeves would be for your size.

Ron

Those would not be considered formal attire, Ron.

Todd

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Not a problem... at least not here in Staunton, Va. The local rent-a-tux shop has black mess jackets (like a tail coat without the tail) that they hire out. Looks smart with a kilt, and probably costs a lot less than renting a (arg!!) Prince Charlie coatee.