Formal Dinner

**ChromeScholar** · 8th October 07, 08:20 AM

Actually, I can think of several times a year that I'd need something more formal for wearing with my kilt.

**cbiegel** · 11th October 07, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by campbell

There is no reason to wear a fly plaid or Prince Charlie. Just wear a suit.

But if he’s going to a black tie event a suit wouldn’t be appropriate. If it’s the sort of thing you’d rent a tux for I’d just go out and rent a PC w/ vest for the night. Personally I got a black Argyll with 5 button vest as it fits in at all but the most formal affairs (then I just rent a PC).

**ChromeScholar** · 11th October 07, 02:07 PM

It is a black tie event (read that as "tuxedos required"), so a suit won't cut it. On the other hand, the nearest place to rent a PC is almost 100 miles away.

**Chef** · 11th October 07, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by ChromeScholar

It is a black tie event (read that as "tuxedos required"), so a suit won't cut it. On the other hand, the nearest place to rent a PC is almost 100 miles away.

You can do a PC rental by mail. If you want to PM me I may be able to help you, we have kilt rental suppliers we work with for Scottish weddings.

**ChromeScholar** · 11th October 07, 03:01 PM

Thanks for the offer. I'll keep that in mind, if nothing else works out. I'd like to try and find a local solution first, though.

**ChromeScholar** · 18th October 07, 02:05 PM

I received my black eton jacket today. I think it can be modified into something kilt-worthy by the dinner (which is on November 3rd, I have been informed).

**McMurdo** · 18th October 07, 02:15 PM

Glad the jacket came in, once it is kilt worthy I would love to see the pictures. Have you found chrome buttons yet?

**ChromeScholar** · 18th October 07, 02:34 PM

I've found a source for buttons online. I'm trying to find them locally first (probably this weekend). I try to deal locally, instead of over the internet, whenever possible. The sleeves are a touch long (luckily, I know someone who can fix that). Otherwise it fits fine, and looks good. It'll look better once the buttons are changed.

Now, for bare minimums, I need a black bow tie, and a vest, or proper belt and dress buckle.

**McMurdo** · 18th October 07, 02:41 PM

Well for a dress belt and buckle you could go for the one from Stillwater I am sure it would get to you quickly.

**McMurdo** · 18th October 07, 02:45 PM

For a bow tie I went to a local high end menswear shop, and got a self tie I also have one that I picked up from a tuxedo rental place that was already tied before I learned how to tie a bow tie.

The difference was that the rental place clip tie was about $8.00 and the self tie was about $50.00