Black Tie Event

**JohntheBiker** · 14th November 12, 11:35 AM

Escorted my wife to an awards dinner in Washington on the weekend. She was the recipient of an award for her efforts in support of diversity. The dinner was black tie and I elected to go kilted (bless her heart, my wife was ok with that - she is very tolerant of my kilt wearing).

Anticipating that I would be the only one in a kilt and not wanting to be too ostentatious, I decided that I would go with my Argyll rather than my PC. I think that it worked out alright, received a number of compliments and one overheard comment to the effect that it must be a Canadian thing.

**unixken** · 14th November 12, 12:19 PM

I have an event coming up next month myself, (a USCG Aux "Change of Watch" ceremony and dinner), and thought too, about wearing my Argyll (with a neck tie), rather than my PC or even my Braemar. Likewise, I'm considering my Blackwatch kilt for it's dark colors, rather than my bright Buchanan. The evening is for those in uniform who are directly involved, and I don't wish to divert attention from them.

**KenB** · 14th November 12, 01:45 PM

Good look. Congratulations to your wife on her award/recognition.

**plaid preacher** · 14th November 12, 01:53 PM

I agree with Ken. Ya look real spiffy Johnny. I especially like the hose. And congratulations to your wonderful bride.

**CMcG** · 14th November 12, 04:50 PM

JohnTheBiker, I applaud your restraint. All too often people seem to feel obliged to "overdo the bling" or get dressed "too traditional." You, however, look very sharp!

**David Thorpe** · 14th November 12, 05:13 PM

Very nicely done.

**JohntheBiker** · 15th November 12, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by CMcG

JohnTheBiker, I applaud your restraint. All too often people seem to feel obliged to "overdo the bling" or get dressed "too traditional." You, however, look very sharp!

Thanks Colin. The Toronto St. Andrew's Ball is coming up next weekend. I was planning on a bit more bling for that event - PC, horse hair sporran, etc.