Quote Originally Posted by Tobus View Post
You may recall my recent troubles finding an appropriate kilt jacket to wear to my step-daughter's wedding next weekend.

Her spouse-to-be's father will be wearing his military dress blues, though, so I know that at least someone else is dressing up.

This past weekend I found my grandfather's USAF mess dress jackets (one black, one white). These are probably vintage 1960s-era jackets. I tried them on and they fit pretty darn well.

So I'm asking myself whether this would be suitable or appropriate for this wedding. Actually, I'm asking all of you!
One of the oft overlooked rules of wedding attire is that as a matter of mutual respect both the bride's family, and that of the groom, should be dressed to the same level of formality. That being the case it would be absolutely correct to wear a mess jacket with your kilt, provided you replaced the buttons and removed the shoulder board loops. However, before committing to wearing the mess jacket, make sure that it is long enough to cover the top of your kilt, with no shirt showing on the sides or back.

As has been already suggested you should be able to rent (or buy) a black three button vest at your local tux shop, along with a white dress shirt and black bow tie (avoid a wing collar shirt if you are aspiring to a less formal style). Round off the look with your hair sporran and you will have dressed to the same level of formality as the father of the groom.