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MacBean tartan is red, a complicated variant of Mackintosh I suppose. I have a new MacBean modern kilt in the works, and now have the vintage regulation doublet with silver-colored buttons from eBay, and am wondering what to buy to go with it, and when to wear it? I am rather fond of the light blue in MacBean (my father's eyes were the most beautiful blue), so thought of a colored vest. Where to get the vest? What color and kind of tie? What shirt and studs? I have ideas from searching the forum, but hoped for suggestions and also where to get the new pieces.

Lastly, when is it appropriate to wear such a formal outfit in the US?
You had best look into joining your local St. Andrew's society as this will undoubtedly provide you with ample opportunities to wear formal Highland attire. In the mean time, the SAS of Washington DC will be hosting a black tie dinner for the Lord Lyon on September 9th, and their annual Tartan Ball is on November 13th. Tickets to these events may be obtained from the Society, via it's website: www.saintandrewsociety.org