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What do you think of them in formal kilt wear? Do you own one? Would you like to?
Do you think they are too old fashioned and out of date or are they still viable?

Please explain your thoughts. And remember to use pictures.
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As I understand it, a jabot is very appropriate with Highland white tie formal but can also be worn for black tie formal. For myself, I feel like a jabot is a bit much for black tie formal. They are still quite viable in that the pomp and ceremony surrounding an actual white tie event is likely to have a fair amount of tradition and/or social importance associated with it. A jabot is definitely not everyday neckwear!

That being said, I've never been to a white tie event and don't have any lined up in the foreseeable future. I do go to the occasional black tie formal event and would wear either a self-tie black bow tie or a riding stock. Am I wrong in thinking that a stock could be considered a type of cravat?

Here is my white stock tie: