Christmas Gift to Myself: A Full Formal

[McMurdo]

Great first effort, a few little tweaks should bring the outfit to the next level. If it were me I would leave the fly plaid at home, bring the hose down a touch and the kilt up, show some knee. Also if wearing the Prince Charlie with the waistcoat, there is no need for the belt and it tends to make the waistcoat lay funny. I would suggest looking at this thread.

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...-attire-46888/

[Profane James]

Hose are difficult for me as well - thin legs. The only style with thickness to my liking (VERY thick) are Rocky's 'hand knit hose', but are only available in a few colors. Anyone know of this style available anywhere else? Other than custom?

[TandemGeek]

If it were me I would leave the fly plaid at home, bring the hose down a touch and the kilt up, show some knee. Also if wearing the Prince Charlie with the waistcoat, there is no need for the belt and it tends to make the waistcoat lay funny.

Appreciate the constructive feedback.

As for the fly plaid, my dear wife was the advocate so I'll likely indulge her desires and wear for the early part of the evening on New Years; however, it will definitely be put aside once dancing begins in earnest for practical reasons. ;)

The kilt length is probably correct per feedback from the group but not well illustrated with the photos. However, the hose as worn that evening were too high... so that will definitely be corrected.

I also appreciate the suggestion on going without the belt. In doing my homework and looking at various photos of folks dressed for black tie events it appeared that 1/2 were wearing a belt with the jacket/vest while the other 1/2 did not. I included in on my trial fitting "because it was there". However, based on your suggestion I will likely go without the belt as I would agree that it does interfere with the lay of the waistcoat and, well, adds more bling where no additional bling is needed.

Cheers!

[McMurdo]

It sounds like a good idea to go with the fly plaid at least for the first wear. The outfit does look good and you would be at home in any number of events wearing it the way you've got it. Wear it well.