Quote Originally Posted by Coemgen View Post
OK, a few specific questions:

1) Must the waistcoat be white, as MacMillian states, or may it be black, as the Wikipedia article says?

2) Is the fly plaid permitted?

3) I don't foresee being able to afford any argyle, tartan, or diced hose anytime soon. Will black hose work?

Also, in case in makes a difference, the performers will not be seen together by the audience. We will go onto the stage one at a time, perform, take our bows, and then exit the stage. Once the recital is over, the audience leaves, and we meet friends and family outside the auditorium.
In rapid succession:

1) Wikipedia is wrong re: white tie (unless you want to look like a servant). The white waistcoat is required with white tie.

2) Normally I'd say no to the fly plaid, but as you will be on stage a bit of theatricality probably would do no harm. It's up to you.

3) Black hose are fine with white tie if you don't have tartan or dyced hose.

And when recital time rolls around-- Break a leg!