over doing the bling?

[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