Crack me up!! I do so love this board!! Visions of the Kilt Police thumbing through their manuals trying to figure this one out.

I've no clue what the Kilt Police Manual says but in my most isolated world garter ties are just fine for day OR evening wear for me. Whatever floats everyone else's boat is just fine too.

I often have questions about my tartan flashes - "what are those swatches on your sox for" was the last one. I don't ever recall a "what are those for?" question about garter ties - the use seems obvious.

Garter ties look great with formal gear. I wound up investing in a rainbow of the colors and happily find one can create some interesting color links with other parts of the turnout using a color one might not ordinarily select. Have fun!!!