O.K., I've got my doctoral graduation on Saturday the 5th of August. The previously un-kilt-educated O'Neille would not have had this resource or expertise to draw upon. I have a "Dressy", that's what it says on the information, graduation dinner on Friday the 4th. Probably close to 500 people in attendance (just a guess). Drinks are 6-7 and dinner and an alumni presentation are 7-10 pm. I also have graduation Photos earlier that day with a long break before dinner. On Saturday at 10 a.m. I have graduation. I need advice on appropriate attire for the three events; pictures, dinner, and graduation. One Restriction is dark colors for all visible clothing for graduation. Also it will be hot in Mesa AZ if not pouring rain.

I have the following "nice" items to choose from in my wardrobe:

1. Prince Charlie (black)
2. Matching PC waistcoat (batwing shirt and bow tie of course)
4. Knotwork cuff links.
3. Hunting Stewart 6yd med wt 13 oz.
4. Black Watch 8 yd 16 oz.
5. Cameron of Erracht 8yd 16-18 oz.
6. Grey Crail Jacket (has button chain to add some dressiness)
7. Brown leather waistcoat
8. Trews
9. Formal black belt, Less formal (no kilt buckle) Brown with matching sporran straps for all
10. Formal off white rabbit and silver sporran (nice leather and chain strap)
11. Black leather standard 3 tassle sporran and Irish harp slightly dressier with silver and knotwork.
12. Alligator Sporran .
13. Off White, Bottle Green, and Olive Drab Hose
14. Green Flashes
15. Red Flashes
16. Gillie Brogues
17. Black cap toe Brogues
18. Brown cap toe Brogues
19. Various dress shirts and one bottle green and one black wool self color tie.

I will be representing all kilt wearers if I turn out to be the only one so please make your recommendtions. Specifically is it o.k. to wear a P.C. with dark hose in the daytime for an event such as a graduation, or no, go with day wear and use the P.C. at dinner the night before. All comments and suggestions will be appreciated. O'Neille