over doing the bling?

[Macman]

Nor would I; though I've read a couple of Scottish sources (admittedly a bit dated) that say that diced or tartan hose are necessary for evening wear and that buckle shoes are acceptable for such occasions.

Most seem to not like the fly plaid, so I fully intend to steer clear!

I take the same view. I've never lived in Scotland, so I've always taken much of what I know about traditional evening wear from my old books (especially McKinnon). In the case of diced or tartan hose, I didn't see them as extras or bling, but as the preferred option for black tie wear. Now I'm finding out that this isn't always the case, so I learn some more!

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

In the case of diced or tartan hose, I didn't see them as extras or bling, but as the preferred option for black tie wear. Now I'm finding out that this isn't always the case, so I learn some more!

Here's my take on hose:

if the invitation says---

"Black Tie, medals" I wear diced hose;

"Black Tie, Highland attire preferred" I wear tartan hose;

if it's a black tie "gentlemen only" affair I wear coloured hose.

In other words I look at the formality of the black tie event and dress up (or down) accordingly.

Now I should point out that with the exception of white socks, there is no right or wrong with wearing either diced, tartan, or solid hose with black tie; it's all a matter of personal preference in much the same vein as choosing between a doublet, coatee, or jacket for formal evening wear.

I agree 100% with Jock that "less is better"-- too many accessories can quickly impart a comic opera look to Highland attire.

[Cygnus]

Here's my take on hose:

if the invitation says---

"Black Tie, medals" I wear diced hose;

"Black Tie, Highland attire preferred" I wear tartan hose;

if it's a black tie "gentlemen only" affair I wear coloured hose.

In other words I look at the formality of the black tie event and dress up (or down) accordingly...

Scott, this makes a lot of sense to me and I will probably follow these guidelines in the future.

Thank you!

[Jock Scot]

Prince Charles wearing black tie attire at, I think, Balmoral. His shoes and hose would not be my choice, but there is nothing wrong with them, particularly in the circles that he moves in. Nevertheless note the simple and uncluttered lines of his attire, particularly when you consider what he could fasten on to himself if he wanted to.

Picture from the internet.

[Urchurdan]

Jock, I really dislike this pic of the Prince, his choice of Argylle socks to go with the Royal Stewart tartan is to my eyes at least strange. However, if you really want to see strange, this is a pic from the Internet of some North American Freemasons. Nobody I would think has anything at all to worry about on this site when you look at this pic. It is bizzare to say the least. I would ask you in particular to look at the chappy on the right end of the line up.
I have hidden their faces for obvious reasons, but it is obvious none of their members are readers of this forum...

[creagdhubh]

Prince Charles wearing black tie attire at, I think, Balmoral. His shoes and hose would not be my choice, but there is nothing wrong with them, particularly in the circles that he moves in. Nevertheless note the simple and uncluttered lines of his attire, particularly when you consider what he could fasten on to himself if he wanted to.

Picture from the internet.

Wonderful photo of HRH the Prince of Wales. I absolutely adore his evening attire. I am quite fond of wearing tartan or diced hose, evening brogues in patent leather with silver buckles, and my custom hair sporran (or perhaps one of my full-mask sporrans-badger, pine marten, or otter look quite nice) for my evening attire.

[Urchurdan]

I have already commented on this picture in another post, when this picture was published it drew many negative comments here in the Scottish Press regarding his choice of Argylle Hose.
I have to say, that I agree with those comments, everything else is as expected from him, but the choice of hose is to my eyes and to many others quite ridiculous.
I truly believe this is one of the rare occasions Chairlie makes a mistake, and he did it here big time....

[macwilkin]

I have already commented on this picture in another post, when this picture was published it drew many negative comments here in the Scottish Press regarding his choice of Argylle Hose.
I have to say, that I agree with those comments, everything else is as expected from him, but the choice of hose is to my eyes and to many others quite ridiculous.
I truly believe this is one of the rare occasions Chairlie makes a mistake, and he did it here big time....

But from traditional standards, it's quite correct. Perhaps it's better to chalk it up to "horses for courses"...

T.

[Tobus]

I have already commented on this picture in another post, when this picture was published it drew many negative comments here in the Scottish Press regarding his choice of Argylle Hose.
I have to say, that I agree with those comments, everything else is as expected from him, but the choice of hose is to my eyes and to many others quite ridiculous.
I truly believe this is one of the rare occasions Chairlie makes a mistake, and he did it here big time....

As I did not see the comments you refer to, may I ask what it is about his hose that makes it ridiculous? Is it the color scheme, or the pattern, or what?

[Jordan]

Here's my take on hose:

if the invitation says---

"Black Tie, medals" I wear diced hose;

"Black Tie, Highland attire preferred" I wear tartan hose;

if it's a black tie "gentlemen only" affair I wear coloured hose.

In other words I look at the formality of the black tie event and dress up (or down) accordingly.

Now I should point out that with the exception of white socks, there is no right or wrong with wearing either diced, tartan, or solid hose with black tie; it's all a matter of personal preference in much the same vein as choosing between a doublet, coatee, or jacket for formal evening wear.

I agree 100% with Jock that "less is better"-- too many accessories can quickly impart a comic opera look to Highland attire.

Im curious, how many people here have had an Invitation which specified Black tie with medals etc Like MoR's post?

It seems I have the wrong group of friends