'Black tie' questions

[Phil]

Hello Jacobite Laddie and welcome to the Forum. I don't know who is likely to be at your 'black tie' event but if my experience is anything to go by everyone will be wearing PC's with white or off-white hose, ghillie brogues and wing collar shirts with pre-tied bow ties. They will look at anyone dressed differently with mild incomprehension so please don't get yourself tied in a knot about the niceties of Highland dress as pontificated by the likes of Lumsden of Cushnie or whoever. If you are on a budget then follow the herd and you will enjoy yourself. If money is no object go along to a good tailor and start competing with the likes of Lumsden of Cushnie if that is what you want to do. I wouldn't recommend Kinloch Anderson though as they stopped doing bespoke tailoring when they left George Street and moved down to Leith. Try Stewart Christie instead for a top class bespoke product. Get that velvet Montrose you always wanted, those full tartan hose you really must have, that sterling silver cantled sporan that is essential to the image, those patent buckle brogues to complete the 'authentic' look. But then will you enjoy yourself any more?