Review My Attire (Black Tie)

[ThistleDown]

Superbly done! Enjoy your first ball.

[Ryan Ross]

You look fantastic, Scott.

Everyone else already brought up hose possibilities and the kilt pin issue. Before I read the kilt pin posts, I was already planning on giving props for both the choice of pin(I love it- can they be had readily, or was this a chance find? I unfortunately suspect the latter) and your placememt of the pin. The only way I generally like the look of a kilt pin is if it's round, rather than elongated in shape, and if it's worn high.

EDIT: Just saw the thread on that kilt pin.

[Irish Jack O'Brian]

You look very sharp. Change nothing. But...having asked for a review...

I love pocket squares, on everything but black tie. A white silk or linen kerchief seems to cut the lines of the black too much for me. I do however like a boutonniere. Also, your bow tie is a little too perfect - the beauty of the bow tie is best shown with a bit of insouciance.

As a model, I always liked the way this guy did it:

[MacRobert's Reply]

Very dapper, Artificer. No changes needed IMHO although others have suggested many valid alternatives. I would endorse the pocket square and a dress sgian dubh as appropriate additions.

[Mike_Oettle]

Scott, I especially like the way the badger sporran matches the black and white of your shirt, tie and jacket.
The navy socks are fine, and I see no reason why black socks would not be acceptable either.
Some of us are peacocks, it seems – other colours would not be wrong, but your choices are fine.
Regards,
Mike

[piperdbh]

4) Some have suggested red hose to pull out the red stripe in the tartan. I would agree -- if there were a red stripe in the tartan! The Baird tartan does have a purple stripe in it, so maybe purple hose would be an option, ...

To my poor old eyes and on my monitor, the stripe looks red, thus the recommendation for red. I'd like to see purple hose, too!

[azwildcat96]

Scott, I especially like the way the badger sporran matches the black and white of your shirt, tie and jacket.
The navy socks are fine, and I see no reason why black socks would not be acceptable either.
Some of us are peacocks, it seems – other colours would not be wrong, but your choices are fine.
Regards,
Mike

Badger?!?!? Looks like skunk to me.

[YoungMan]

Even in the absence of red stripes, I think that like diced hose, claret/maroon hose can be just the right counter to a coordinated outfitted. Regular red is far too bright IMHO, but a claret would set it off well I think. However, navy or black or any dark color is a no lose set of choices.

[Highlander31]

Well done, Scott. I would also recommend a pocket square to finish off the look.

Look forward to seeing your sgian when it's completed.

[The Thing]

Looks fantastic.......only one thing missing.................a full glass of champagne .Have a good time at the ball.