The Varieties of Traditional Experience: To Jabot or not To Jabot

[CMcG]

In my humble opinion the jabot is not black tie equivalent and would be best not worn at black tie events, although I accept that some do. At white tie events then most certainly.

Anyway, on the actual topic, while I think one could wear a jabot with a closed doublet to a black tie affair, it would be somewhat overdressing. The doublet and jabot is white tie attire.

Something I do like (though I can't claim to have worn it) is the cravat with a doublet. And I don't mean the big squishy tie thing that seems so popular among certain UK highland wear suppliers, more like a riding stock.

Here, from Highland Clans, Ltd.:

If the OP doesn't mind, perhaps we can expand the discussion a bit to include general neck tie options between black and white tie.

I thought I read somewhere that a doublet and jabot could be worn for both black and white tie? I agree, however, with Jock Scot and Jersey Lawyer that it seems more appropriate for full white tie.

Now what about that riding stock/Highland cravat? Where does it fit? And how is it different from a white Ascot?

Also, what about a white bow tie instead of a jabot for white tie formal? Is it done and, if so, with what jacket/waistcoat?

I have to admit I'd prefer to not wear a jabot, though I think some people (Ancienne Alliance amongst others) do it magnificently. I'm rather interested in the second half of this thread's title "not to jabot."