Black Kilt Ensemble/Outifit/Attire/&c.

[Yodhan]

I think the all black look would be great for the banquet.

I also think that the comencement outfit you have chose would look very sharp, especially with a black tie.

Hope it all goes well and we can see some pictures.

[JolyStNicholas]

I'm a firm believer one should dress to please ones self. Black is fine with me, for both occasions, after all they are formal. Just my two cents worth!

[ForresterModern]

I like the black on black on black look myself, and have actually been told I dress like Johnny Cash sometimes at work.

I have a Black Isle kilt which is practically all black with just the subtlest of very dark grey tartan pattern running through it that works well with either the argyll or a charcoal tweed, with either black or charcoal hose and black flashes. When worn with a black shirt and either black or very dark grey tie it looks smashing, while not yielding up its scottish nature as there really is a visible pattern in the tartan. I will have to search for a photo to post as I cannot access them from my work computer right now.

[cloves]

i love black on black too. I think it's a sharp look. I also have to add that black tends to be slimming....so if you are bigger, it might look better than if you went with color anyway.

[Roderick]

Looking more and more like all black is indeed the route I will go for the banquet.

Thanks all! And thanks cloves... The opinion of a lass is always necessary before making a final decision on one's attire!

[bchunter]

I like black. In fact, like FM, I wear black a good bit with my main kilt. The tartan is Dunbar, which is bottle green on red, and I've worn black hose, belt, Thorfinn with black leather "chain", and a black shirt, and I got a ton of compliments. I'v used green and red flashes with this combo.
Good luck at the banquet, and you'll look smashing as long as you feel good.

[ccga3359]

Having done the all black I recommend the all black route or to mix it up go all black with a white tie.

[piperdbh]

Is all of your black stuff the same shade of black? I have a black collarless shirt that I really like, but my black britches are a lighter shade of black (probably from the laundry), and together the difference is noticeable.

I'd suggest a red tie with the all-black kit. To my eye, red and black is a good combination.

[attworth]

I wore black slacks, a black shirt, black chuck taylor's, and a red bow-tie to a dance once. Was definitely a hit.

Red is a nice color to break it up. Maybe Flashes would look good?

[Roderick]

I do like red and black... That would require my purchasing another tie, of course. Hmm...