To address Jock Scot's original post....

I too subscribe to the belief that a silver-buttoned black Argyll jacket works well as daytime kilted formalwear. I pipe at a lotta weddings year round and formal wear is hardly foreign to me. In fact, currently working on wearing out a 2nd Prince Charlie.

I try to follow fashion trends with the Argyll, and don a waistcoat of a color other than black, these are fairly inexpensive. In the US, this is the current style favored by groomsmen, with a differing color for the bridegroom.

If it's a formal event after 1700 hrs, a Prince Charlie rig comes into play, black or white tie.

Many folks don't care for them, however, I purchased a "scrunch tie" a few months ago in Scotland - it's a pleasant change from the usual black bow tie. They are unheard of here, yet folks seem to be intrigued by it.

Really don't have a desire for a Sheriffmuir or Montrose. The PC is warm enough for half the year. I do own a piper's doublet with the usual accoutrements, but only wear that when requested. Chicks really dig it, but wow! - is that get-up uncomfortable.

Slainte,
steve