Ties and kilts

[Lyle1]

thats what i always thought, tartan vests are way to much

back on topic, i have a tartan bow tie that i plan on wearing with my matching kilt and matching flashes, i like the look, i think it ties it all together. with the black of the shoes and jacket and belt. but as most/some will say do as you want and i agree completely you may get some that criticize the look but i like it and if you like it that is all that matters. here is a pic of me with kilt and matching tie and flashes

The tie is fine, but I think you need to hike up the sporran a bit. It looks like it is about to fall off as soon as you move.

[SlackerDrummer]

Here are the current dress rules for the ball:
Dress


Part of the particular appeal of the Ball is that everyone attending is wearing traditional formal evening dress. The dress requirements are stated below in summary and in detail.

Please note that those not correctly dressed will be refused entry.

If you are unsure about any aspect of the dress code, please contact the Ball Secretary.

In summary



Ladies


Full length dress



Gentleman


Highland evening dress, or

Evening tails with white tie, or

Mess kit

No dinner jackets


In detail



Ladies - essential


Floor length evening dress, or

Mess dress (for those entitled to wear it) with full length skirt



Ladies – optional (but encouraged)


Tiaras

Clan tartan sashes

Orders and Decorations



Gentlemen - essential


Highland evening dress comprising kilt and sporran, evening jacket of black broadcloth or coloured velvet, white evening shirt and black bow tie or lace jabot, or

Evening dress, comprising black evening tail coat, white shirt with wing collar, white bow tie and white waistcoat, or

Mess dress, worn according to regulations, with, preferably, where permitted, any more formal variation such as stiff shirt, wing collar and black bow tie



Gentlemen – optional


Orders and Decorations


For the set reels gentleman taking part must wear highland evening dress or mess kit, tail coats only if part of mess dress, and ladies must wear clan sashes.

This would tend to corroborate the idea that the jabot is the only white tie equivalent in highland dress (though I have seen white bow tie and waistcoat illustrated with a regulation doublet) and that a black bow tie with highland attire can be substituted for white tie and tails (the converse of the dress code here).

[JSFMACLJR]

This would tend to corroborate the idea that the jabot is the only white tie equivalent in highland dress (though I have seen white bow tie and waistcoat illustrated with a regulation doublet) and that a black bow tie with highland attire can be substituted for white tie and tails (the converse of the dress code here).

Gentlemen from Perthshire frequently wear white ties, at least on their home turf.

[Silent Raven]

The tie is fine, but I think you need to hike up the sporran a bit. It looks like it is about to fall off as soon as you move.

yah the chain was way to long, and didnt notice until i went to put on, i have since shortened the chain, i basically just put it on for pictures (buy tying ther chain in a simple knot, lol)