over doing the bling?

[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)?