Help CMcG With Formality?

[McMurdo]

the first thing I thought was that a mix of outfit 1 and outfit 3 would be great. I'd say everything from the first outfit with the exception of the sporran and hose, for those I might use the tartan hose and horsehair sporran from outfit 3.

By the way this is what I'll most likely be wearing to the Burns Night on the 22nd


I hope this helps. See you on the 22nd.

[SlackerDrummer]

I like Option 1 jacket, waistcoat, shirt, tie, kilt, but add the hose and sporran from Option 3 and let us know how it all goes.

+2

It is my understanding, rightly or wrongly, that a dirk should only be worn with a doublet of some kind (something more military in style). That said, I knowingly broke this rule when I got married as the dirk was a birthday present the year previous by my then fiance (and currently my wife).

[denmcdough]

Colin, to my eye, #1 looks best!!

Hope all is well in the north country!

Donncha

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

I'd go with the #1 look, but augment it with the tartan hose. All three looks are good (I'd be a little shy about the waistcoat in #2, but I like the stock tie a whole lot), and and I am especially pleased to see a dirk belt properly worn over the waistcoat (which, btw is fantastic).

Three great, and highly indivudualistic looks. Well done!

[BobsYourUncle]

I'd go with the #1 look, but augment it with the tartan hose. All three looks are good (I'd be a little shy about the waistcoat in #2, but I like the stock tie a whole lot), and and I am especially pleased to see a dirk belt properly worn over the waistcoat (which, btw is fantastic).

Three great, and highly indivudualistic looks. Well done!

And there you have it. Well done, indeed.

[Spartan Tartan]

#1 get my vote! I like the simplicity of it. Looking good.

[The Barry]

I also vote for outfit #1

The Douglas Modern tartan is beautiful enough on it's own; there's no need to try to distract one's attention from it.

Of course, I am rather biased. But seriously, outfit #1, by far.

[MacLowlife]

Would you consider tying your white tie so that the horizontal measurement is shorter? Do you know what I mean? Call me crazy, but I think it looks smarter when the proportion is different- not so long across. I expect you can achieve the look I am looking for by shortening the neckband and tying it again. See how that looks to you.


I really like the sporran in #3. Have you tried the dirk with the tartan waistcoat?

[Irish Jack O'Brian]

Would you consider tying your white tie so that the horizontal measurement is shorter? Do you know what I mean? Call me crazy, but I think it looks smarter when the proportion is different- not so long across. I expect you can achieve the look I am looking for by shortening the neckband and tying it again. See how that looks to you.

Sir, as has been said by Mr. MacMillan, all three looks are superb. Truly, you cut a dashing figure.

That said, I rather agree with Maclowlife that the white tie is a bit, not too horizontal, but too, how shall I say, too "put together." A bow tie, IMHO, should be a bit loose, a bit askew. I am reminded of Dorothy Sayers' character Lord Peter Wimsey in Gaudy Night:

Lord Peter Wimsey: This bowtie is a mess.
Bunter: Yes, too perfect. Quite like a made-up affair.
[Wimsey pulls off the tie and begins to re-tie it.]
Bunter: Ah.
Lord Peter Wimsey: Bunter, what does "ah" mean?
Bunter: I have observed, my lord, that on the few occasions when our sangfroid slips, it means we have a rendezvous with Miss Vane.
Lord Peter Wimsey: Bunter, you have a wonderful gift for impudence.
Bunter: Thank you, my lord.
[Wimsey finishes re-tying.]
Lord Peter Wimsey: Bunter, how's that?
Bunter: Perfect. That is to say, slightly flawed. The mark of a true gentleman.

[Oddern]

As many others here, I vote for #1 with the hair sporran and hoses from #3. For the wedding I would check out the grooms attire before deciding.
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