Quote Originally Posted by Chas View Post
Hi Jim,

I think you look very smart. Kilt wearing is all about individuality and your own sense of fashion. Both will change and grow as you wear the kilt more often. Do not be frightened of experimenting. If you are the only kilt wearer at a function, remember, you are then the expert.

Regards

Chas
Absolutely! Couldn't agree more.

Personally I've found that for a formal (black tie) function, black socks - sorry, hose - are a pretty good, smart choice. Ties in with all the dinner suits everyone else is wearing.

Oh, and a self tie bowtie is indeed worth mastering. I'm not sure that it looks any smarter than a clip-on to most casual observers, but it's much cooler when you untie it at the end of the evening and leave it dangling casually round your neck.