First black tie event

**beloitpiper** · 23rd October 08, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by Alan H

Try to have fun, too.

Haha, no need to worry about that. I got a hot date and open bar!

**Geoff Withnell** · 23rd October 08, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by beloitpiper

Haha, no need to worry about that. I got a hot date and open bar!

And the power of the kilt going for you!

Geoff Withnell

**Gilvray** · 24th October 08, 03:41 PM

Maybe I shouldnt say this - but I bought my Braemar jacket with kilt years ago and always felt it wasnt quite the full hog (maybe thats a UK thing?) so for my sisters wedding this year I stumped up for a PC from ebay. Brand new for £80 inc postage.... which I think was a bargain..... I also bought a fly plaid - it was top class and I felt GREAT in it - turning heads etc.... sure it cost a few quid to pull together but a lot less doing it myself than asking a Highland Wear shop to sort it out...

**Derek Conley** · 24th October 08, 11:42 PM

New here, but...

I'd agree that the 3 button waistcoat would look great. However, I do like lapel pins and think, when done tastefully, they can look very good.

**Highlander31** · 25th October 08, 04:33 AM

Sounds like you're ready. Have a good time.

**macwilkin** · 25th October 08, 05:49 AM

Originally Posted by Derek Conley

New here, but...

I'd agree that the 3 button waistcoat would look great. However, I do like lapel pins and think, when done tastefully, they can look very good.

But only one lapel badge at a time.

I belong to several organizations where members attempt to out-do each other by wearing every lapel badge in their collection.

T.

**Derek Conley** · 25th October 08, 05:53 AM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

But only one lapel badge at a time.

I belong to several organizations where members attempt to out-do each other by wearing every lapel badge in their collection.

T.

I can see how that would be... annoying.

Isn't that called "flare" amongst waitstaff at Applebee's, Chili's, etc?

I generally wear one, and one only. Usually it's USMC-related.

**macwilkin** · 25th October 08, 06:24 AM

Originally Posted by Derek Conley

I can see how that would be... annoying.

Isn't that called "flare" amongst waitstaff at Applebee's, Chili's, etc?

I generally wear one, and one only. Usually it's USMC-related.

I always thought it looked more like a very bad imitation of a WWII Soviet Field Marshall myself.

T.

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 25th October 08, 07:03 AM

The only time a lapel pin should not be worn is when you are also wearing orders, decorations, or medals.

**Standard** · 25th October 08, 07:57 AM

Have a fun evening Greg, and be sure to post lots of pictures for us. I'm sure you will look very sharp in your chosen outfit. I think that a small sprig would look fine on your lapel as long as you don't overdo it.