over doing the bling?

[Jock Scot]

Yes I hear what you say and of course you like to wear what you have and that is fine and I quite accept that.

So perhaps this is more a "theoretical" question. Should you(we) wear the attire that you do-----many do----for black tie events?

My view is that it is "gilding the lily" a tad.

[English Bloke]

Nice to see you back Jock. I thought for a moment, when I read the word "banned" in another thread, That maybe you'd rocked the boat right over.

I think in respect to this debate, most folks don't get the opportunity to go to an actual, by invitation only, "white tie" dinner and if they do it's not an everyday event. But as Downunder said, they still like to dress well for the functions they do go to.

I hear what you're saying though and to a degree I agree. I can't be doing with fly plaids, buckle brogues or those "dreadful ghillies"... on me... I think it takes the eye off the Kilt I'm wearing.

It's my choice not to wear those extras though so when I'm standing next to a Bloke who does like more bling and when it's clear he's made a considerable effort, I'll complement him for it.

[artificer]

Yes I hear what you say and of course you like to wear what you have and that is fine and I quite accept that.

So perhaps this is more a "theoretical" question. Should you(we) wear the attire that you do-----many do----for black tie events?

My view is that it is "gilding the lily" a tad.

I'm not one of nature's "lily gilders", I'm the guy with seven black suits (who isn't an undertaker) . Once we start into the slightly archaic world of Highland fashion, I'm well out to sea. Gauntlet cuffs, big silver buttons and buckles, epaulettes... none of these are anywhere else in my wardrobe.

We've already established elsewhere that a black Argyll, three button waistcoat, black bow tie and black Oxfords are all nice, appropriate choices.

I prefer plain fronted tux shirts and turned down collars over pleats and wings.

I have a set of silver knot cuff links and studs that I much prefer to the black onyx run-of-the-mill. Would they work?

What would YOU wear as a choice for hose and other adornments (if any)?