White Tie

[Fougasse]

Thanks Scotchmaster, it doesn't hurt to have a Sailor on your arm either!

[English Bloke]

I personally would go with your black bowtie, black socks and everything else you have listed, exactly as is. After putting everything on I would check myself in the mirror to make sure the tie was straight then give meeself a wink and a grin before I walked out the door. It doesn't sound like your friends and collegues would appreciate all the subtle differences and therefore in my opinion, it's not worth the added expence. I think so long as you look suitably smart and don't wear a pair of tatty converse, I'm sure you will achieve the effect you seek.

[gilmore]

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Since one wouldn't, or at least shouldn't, wear white socks with a tuxedo or dinner jacket the same rules apply to the kilt on formal occasions. Tartan, diced, or black are to be preferred for white tie events. With black tie there is a bit more lee-way, and hose the same colour as the darkest colour or primary colour of the kilt may also be worn.

To me, creme coloured socks always look like white socks that have "yellowed" in the laundry.

I agree with this, but for the suggestion of black hose. For those of us who are excessively Caucasian, it can bring out the paleness of one's gams. It's not too troublesome to have at least one pair of diced hose on hand for formal ocassions.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

I agree with this, but for the suggestion of black hose. For those of us who are excessively Caucasian, it can bring out the paleness of one's gams. It's not too troublesome to have at least one pair of diced hose on hand for formal ocassions.

Oh, I agree with you. It's just that in a pinch, black is a far more acceptable alternative than white/creme hose.

I tend, when ordering a kilt, to also order tartan hose at the same time. They usually arrive in the same package and when needed, there they are. I am always surprised to find out others don't do this, and trust to luck that they will find "something" down stream.

[Bugbear]

I agree with this, but for the suggestion of black hose. For those of us who are excessively Caucasian, it can bring out the paleness of one's gams. It's not too troublesome to have at least one pair of diced hose on hand for formal ocassions.

Would these hose top things that are diced or a different color from the hose be acceptable with the formal attire?

I ask because something like that would buffer the black hose from the paleness of the knees just like the white shirt is doing between your face/hands and the black jacket you would wear. Just a thought.

[Tartan Hiker]

Just say no to white kilt hose!

Or, perhaps, "Friends don't let friends wear white kilt hose!"

(Now that would be a great t-shirt)

[PiobBear]

[McMurdo]

Well I was going to post this yesterday but though I should not, on second or rather third thought as others are posting their white tie outfits, this is mine:

[Spc. Scott]

Or, perhaps, "Friends don't let friends wear white kilt hose!"

(Now that would be a great t-shirt)

That would be a great shirt!

More on topic, I really like the hose in PiobBear's shot!

[ChattanCat]

Question for the rabble: Would a white jacket also be acceptable with a white tie and vest for said white tie affair?