Vest - White or black with Prince Charles

**Friday** · 13th August 12, 05:00 PM

I was looking at a site for formal wear and noted that they have both cotton-pique white and 100% wool black vests.

Is there a time for wearing one color over the other?

Is the choice different for a tails coat versus a Prince Charles jacket?

**Standard** · 13th August 12, 05:02 PM

What is the formality level of the event you are attending?

**Downunder Kilt** · 13th August 12, 05:44 PM

White tie event = white waistcoat & tie
Black tie event = black waistcoat & tie
Though if you are in Highland attire at a white tie event, it is said that black tie is the equivalent

**Friday** · 13th August 12, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by Standard

What is the formality level of the event you are attending?

No current plans, just had my interest tickled.

**Friday** · 13th August 12, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt

Though if you are in Highland attire at a white tie event, it is said that black tie is the equivalent

Do I understand this to mean that while in highland attire a black vest will work for both only the tie would change?

**Downunder Kilt** · 13th August 12, 06:15 PM

Here is a pic of the members of the Royal Family at a white tie function in highland attire

**Friday** · 13th August 12, 06:29 PM

Is HRH wearing a vest with a belt over it?

**JSFMACLJR** · 13th August 12, 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by Friday

Is HRH wearing a vest with a belt over it?

Yes he is. Quite common in some circles. Perhaps he was wearing a dirk, but I doubt it.

The problem as I see it is when a belt is worn under the waistcoat with the buckle peaking out from underneath.

**JSFMACLJR** · 13th August 12, 08:43 PM

At one time, it was quite popular to wear a white waistcoat with a dinner jacket, with a black bow tie, stiff shirt, and winged collar. If you want to wear a white waistcoat with a Prince Charlie coatee, then by all means do so...but please wear a proper shirt and detachable collar.

**ScotFree** · 14th August 12, 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by JSFMACLJR

The problem as I see it is when a belt is worn under the waistcoat with the buckle peaking out from underneath.

Actually, it looks to me that he's wearing the belt over the waistcoat. I can see the tails of the vest peeking out from under the belt.

It looks like all but one person in the photo is wearing a sash of some sort. The sash might be significant to the event rather than a style in and of itself.