My old auxilliary unit is having a 30th anniversary mess dining function and I will be attending. Now a civilian... I plan to wear my RAF tartan kilt and a Prince Charlie jacket with 5 button waistcoat. Black bow tie, miniature medals.

I am considering sock and flash options as well as potentially buying a new prince charlie set....

As it stands I could walk to my wardrobe and pick out a black PC and blue grey hose of a shade very similar to the kilt. to these I could add black, navy or maroon flashes (all colours associated with the RAF.) I was given some matching tartan flashes when I had the kilt made but i am not a fan, maybe others could convince me otherwise? ( I also have black and navy hose, as well as cream ones which NEVER see the light of day)

I have been idly toying with the idea though of having diced hose made up in maroon and dark blue with a fine sky blue accent. I wonder if this justifies the cost of a custom pair of hose...?

I can choose highland style brogues or standard black Loake brogues and would be interested to hear opinions.

As it is RAF, I am evaluating whether a blue PC set would be justified ( I have a black argyle too but mess dress is all short jackets really so I see the PC set as more suitable)

I also took my old regimental belt buckle off of a stable belt and had a handmade leather belt done for it.

Genuinely interested to hear how I can tweak this for best effect on this occasion to help me decide on the fine detail....

Tim.