Originally Posted by
Calgacus
Is it really correct to wear a BBSBA to a black tie affair?
Since I didn't say anything about the office dinner dance, I'll just answer this one. The answer, in my view, is yes. I cite the following sources:
http://www.blacktieguide.com/Supplemental/Scottish.htm
post 21, 26 & 37 in the overdoing it thread
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...39/index4.html
Post 1 in the 1 kilt 10 looks thread
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...-attire-46888/
Page 60 - in the Third revised soft cover edition of So You're Going to Wear the Kilt by J. Charles Thompson in the chapter on jackets.
The Argyll is the least formal of the black tie options but is good for black tie just the same.
Last edited by Nathan; 22nd January 14 at 08:04 PM.
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