Equivalent to a tux

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

This has probably been answered and I was unable to find it; for this I apologize in advance.

On the semi-annual need to wear a tux, I want to know what combination(s) of jackets(s) vest etc and kilt are equivalent to black-tie?

As HRH has not seen fit to make me a knight to date, I dinna think I will ever need the "white-tie" formal equivalent which I take to be a PC, vest, fly, trad. kilt etc.


Thanks

Your best all around choice is a black Agryll jacket with two waistcoats: one three button (as worn with a PC) and the other a five button (as worn with a day wear jacket). This combination will allow you to attend both evening and black tie functions without having to invest in a second jacket.

For evening wear the Argyll, five button waistcoat, white shirt and tie are the equivalent of a dark suit. For black tie events the Argyll, three button waistcoat formal shirt and black bow tie are the equivalent of a tuxedo. While you can dispense with the waistcoat for evening or formal wear in favour of a dirk belt, the waistcoat really does add to the formal look-- something the Highlanders of old would have appreciated.

The other advantage of the Argyll is that it never shows any gap between kilt and jacket-- something that is an unfortunate (and unintended) consequence of wearing a Prince Charlie coatee that doesn't properly fit.

As to the other matter, if you follow my advice I will have a word in the right quarters regarding the status of your "k".