Burns Night kilting

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

How odd. I have just opened an invitation to what is, presumably, a white tie Burns Supper. The invitation reads in part:

Highland Evening Dress, Military Evening Dress, Black Tie.

I am sure that what they meant to say was:

Black Tie, Military Mess Dress, Highland Attire Preferred.

[Jordan]

How odd. I have just opened an invitation to what is, presumably, a white tie Burns Supper. The invitation reads in part:

Highland Evening Dress, Military Evening Dress, Black Tie.

I am sure that what they meant to say was:

Black Tie, Military Mess Dress, Highland Attire Preferred.

I might be being stupid but how do you know it's White tie if the invitation says black tie?

[SlackerDrummer]

"Evening dress" = white tie. "Black tie" = black tie.

[Jordan]

"Evening dress" = white tie. "Black tie" = black tie.

That rings a bell now you mention it. Just me being a bit thick then Thanks

[Mark Stephenson]

I agree with MOR that the invitation was most likely referring to "black tie" despite its ambiguous wording. In my 20 years of military service I attended dozens of formal evening events . The mess dress was always worn. It would be the very rare exception which required the military "white tie" dress uniform.

[Mark Stephenson]

Re kilting at Burns Night: The Caledonian Society of Cincinnati will be hosting its Burns Night dinner on the 22nd. Founded in 1827, we have more than our fair share of traditions. However, the dress for the Burns Night dinner is informal. I'll be in a kilt and sweater. While most of the men will be kilted, there will be plenty of men in trousers, and no one really cares how you dress as long as you have a good time.