White Tie

[scotchmaster]

This is a photo of myself and my good lady at the 2007 Navy Ball Okinawa. Also below is a link to an excellent, well-researched site on Black/White Tie which you should find a useful resource.



http://www.blacktieguide.com/

That's what I'm talking about. You look great...

[Fougasse]

Thanks Scotchmaster, it doesn't hurt to have a Sailor on your arm either!

[gilmore]

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Since one wouldn't, or at least shouldn't, wear white socks with a tuxedo or dinner jacket the same rules apply to the kilt on formal occasions. Tartan, diced, or black are to be preferred for white tie events. With black tie there is a bit more lee-way, and hose the same colour as the darkest colour or primary colour of the kilt may also be worn.

To me, creme coloured socks always look like white socks that have "yellowed" in the laundry.

I agree with this, but for the suggestion of black hose. For those of us who are excessively Caucasian, it can bring out the paleness of one's gams. It's not too troublesome to have at least one pair of diced hose on hand for formal ocassions.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

I agree with this, but for the suggestion of black hose. For those of us who are excessively Caucasian, it can bring out the paleness of one's gams. It's not too troublesome to have at least one pair of diced hose on hand for formal ocassions.

Oh, I agree with you. It's just that in a pinch, black is a far more acceptable alternative than white/creme hose.

I tend, when ordering a kilt, to also order tartan hose at the same time. They usually arrive in the same package and when needed, there they are. I am always surprised to find out others don't do this, and trust to luck that they will find "something" down stream.

[Bugbear]

I agree with this, but for the suggestion of black hose. For those of us who are excessively Caucasian, it can bring out the paleness of one's gams. It's not too troublesome to have at least one pair of diced hose on hand for formal ocassions.

Would these hose top things that are diced or a different color from the hose be acceptable with the formal attire?

I ask because something like that would buffer the black hose from the paleness of the knees just like the white shirt is doing between your face/hands and the black jacket you would wear. Just a thought.

[Jack Daw]

Well, I like my tantan and diced hose. I even wear my diced hose for day wear and piping sometimes.

[PiobBear]

[McMurdo]

Well I was going to post this yesterday but though I should not, on second or rather third thought as others are posting their white tie outfits, this is mine:

[ChattanCat]

Question for the rabble: Would a white jacket also be acceptable with a white tie and vest for said white tie affair?

[Derek Conley]

Question for the rabble: Would a white jacket also be acceptable with a white tie and vest for said white tie affair?

Generally, white dinner jackets are a less formal (read: "casual") way to attend a black-tie event, believe it or not. This was done originally in the 30's and 40's by wealthy families on vacation on cruises or tropical destinations.

So really, the white jacket is only appropriate in hot-weather climates... and to be true-to-form... never worn in the city.

Hope that helps a bit!