Over doing it

[CMcG]

After giving this far too much thought and trying on a lot of combinations, I am leaning toward wearing the Balmoral doublet open with my plate belt buckle, seal sporran and either charcoal or bottle green hose.

Given that the doublet is barathea and that it is designed to be worn with a black bow tie rather than with a jabot, I'm pretty comfortable with the fact that it can be dressed down. After looking at the ensemble in the mirror and looking at MacRobert's fine photographic example, I think the solid coloured hose and plain polished dress shoes will keep it from going over the top.

I reserve the right to change my mind. ;)

That sounds distinctive without over doing it. I look forward to seeing some pics!