Review My Attire (Black Tie)

**BoldHighlander** · 4th November 10, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by artificer

I'll be wearing a sporran quite similar to the below left, as well.

Can't wait to see it Scott!

**Mike_Oettle** · 7th November 10, 09:09 AM

(This in response to “You have angered the badger!”)

**Scotland Forever** · 10th November 10, 09:40 PM

I like the dark hose, and that sporran is the dog's.

Originally Posted by artificer

If I had a touch more time, I'd do the buttonhole myself. I'm booked solid until the event Sat. night. I DO need to make a trip to my tailor, however. I'm getting the 5 button waistcoat taken in a bit and having it cropped square across the bottom, turning it into a 4 button and giving it a more "Duke of Rothsay" look. I'll probably have the buttonhole done when I get the waistcoat done.

I had a magnetic buttonhole made for my wedding since I wasn't going to ruin a brand new Regulation Doublet.
A few strong magnets could do the trick for ya.

**LANCER1562** · 19th November 10, 10:01 PM

I am attending a St. Andrews Ball next Saturday and am planning to go with a similar look with my kilt in Kerr Modern. I am torn between wearing burgundy or bottle green hose as I do not own any Argyle or Diced hose. The only flashes I have either match the tartan or are the same dark green as the kilt hose. Which hose/flash combination would you recommend?

**artificer** · 20th November 10, 06:00 AM

Originally Posted by LANCER1562

I am attending a St. Andrews Ball next Saturday and am planning to go with a similar look with my kilt in Kerr Modern. I am torn between wearing burgundy or bottle green hose as I do not own any Argyle or Diced hose. The only flashes I have either match the tartan or are the same dark green as the kilt hose. Which hose/flash combination would you recommend?

Assuming you mean the below Kerr (Tartan Ferret)

and don't wish to buy anything new, I'd go with the burgundy hose and the green flashes.

IF you are willing to drop $20, I'd get some red flashes or garter ties, and then you can wear your green hose.

**Jack Daw** · 21st November 10, 07:10 PM

I think your kit looks very fine! I particularly like the penannular instead of the usual kilt pin. I also wear a penannular every now and then and prefer it. Kudos also on tying the tie yourself. Don't hesitate to make the bow less than perfect so that everyone knows you tied it!

**artificer** · 21st November 10, 07:24 PM

Thanks, Jack Daw.

The tie and shirt are the two bits of the outfit I was sure I had under control. I've worn the same style shirt for the better part of the last two decades, and this is the SAME tie I've worn for that same amount of time.

The tie is actually starting to show it's age. I'll miss it when it's gone. It's been to some ripping parties, my wedding, and a few very nice dinners.

The penannular is really nice, much nicer in person than in pix. It's also light, which I like. I know it runs contrary to the purpose of a kilt pin (holding down the apron), but I do hate when I feel that constant weight bumping into my right thigh.

Hopefully our WARPIPER will log on and post the pix that were shot from the big 'do'.

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**Deil the Yin** · 22nd November 10, 07:50 AM

Originally Posted by ShaunMaxwell

I think the outfit is smashing! And I love your sporran too!

SM

How could I have overlooked that smashing sporran?! Excellent well, sir! Isn't skunk and pole cat the same thing? It is down here... As for badgers: KRIKEY! Let's not go there, eh? He definitely looks cranky.

I must say I stand corrected on the red hose as I, too, somehow took the purple stripe to be red. Good call Mr Newsome.

Lookin' forward to event piccies!!! *wink*wink*nudge*nudge*

**artificer** · 22nd November 10, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by Deil the Yin

How could I have overlooked that smashing sporran?! Excellent well, sir!

Thanks mate.
Shaun was referring to the sporran because it's the kid-brother to the one I made for him a few short months ago.

You can see my original thread http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...unk-wip-61052/.

His review HERE.

And it in action HERE.

I created this one to test a few new techniques for later pieces.

Now that my Tartan Ball is done with, I'm planning on posting it for sale next week.

Hopefully pix of the event will be forthcoming soon.

**Jack Daw** · 24th November 10, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by artificer

Thanks mate.
Shaun was referring to the sporran because it's the kid-brother to the one I made for him a few short months ago.

You can see my original thread http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...unk-wip-61052/.

His review HERE.

And it in action HERE.

I created this one to test a few new techniques for later pieces.

Now that my Tartan Ball is done with, I'm planning on posting it for sale next week.

Hopefully pix of the event will be forthcoming soon.

I saw the sporran you made for Shaun at the Salado festival and it's a handsome piece.