Advice on semi formal wear shirt

[Steve Ashton]

It may be helpful to query the host of the event and ask what their definition of "Semi-Formal" is.

If they say jacket and tie, then wear a jacket and tie.



You could, if you wish to dress it up just a bit by adding a waistcoat.



If the host says that you wear jacket but no tie, leave your shirt collar open.

[MrScott]

Thank you all for your advice! I think the colored shirt as YOJiMBO20 mentioned is the ideal option right now. I can see a charcoal with an open collar as in Steve's picture working well. I think that with my claret hose. It seems like I was overthinking it! And I'll stick with the dress shoes and day sporran for now. Last Christmas a coworker wore his kilt and jacket to the formal Christmas party. Everything he had was on point, except as I noticed and he pointed out to me, he had a day sporran on well after 6pm. We just laughed because he and I were the only ones who were gonna know!

Edit, meant to say: Be careful with that pipe in your mouth, Steve, the universe might just freeze solid from your coolness!

[kilted2000]

he had a day sporran on well after 6pm. We just laughed because he and I were the only ones who were gonna know!

Edit, meant to say: Be careful with that pipe in your mouth, Steve, the universe might just freeze solid from your coolness!

Day sporran doesn't mean only worn in the day. It's just less formal than black tie or a sharp suit.