In a few weeks I will be attending my grandfathers memorial service. He was quite famous in his field and well known in parts of Europe. As a consequence there will be more than a few dignitaries and academics, as well as assorted family. Needless to say I want to dress appropriately.

Most people will be wearing suits. I on the other hand will be wearing my good Gordon kilt, was a Gordon. I was planning on matching it with my dark grey tweed Jacket. The question is what color/pattern tie I should wear. Are there any rules. It should me subdued< this is a memorial after all, but should the color match one of the main colors in my kilt? what about patterned vs plain. Are there any rules? Also how long should it be tied? That is where should the end of the tie fall.

I might be obsessing just a little bit here. I have worn my kilt, jacket, and tie before, but my grandfather was special to me and is also the reason I first donned a kilt, and I want to do this right.