Got my first pair of ghillie brogues

[Jock Scot]

I think you look great. Just the headgear - would you really wear a Balmoral with black tie? I'll refer to the more experienced in the forum, however I never saw it in Edinburgh.

Paul, I am afraid that generally speaking those outwith Scotland tend to go for the "bells and whistles" and "kitchen sink" styles in varying degrees and its like pushing water uphill to get them to consider the "less is more" style that you probably understand.

Before I get drowned out by vociferous denials------I tend to dive for cover at this stage! --------the Tartan Army and Scottish Kilt hire advice do not assist either!

However there are many here, that are willing to listen and there are even some that actually act on advice given by the more conservative dressers here! Its all said in good humour, and this website justifiably prides itself of that.

[Jock Scot]

You would and should wear a Balmoral (or Glengarry) with your overcoat or Inverness cape en route to the venue, but don't wear it when you get inside!

Thats an interesting one, Freddie. Should one wear a Balmoral(Glengarry) with your overcoat or Inverness en route to the venue? I am not sure that I would necessarily , unless the weather seriously demanded it. Thoughts anyone?

[Liam]

Thats an interesting one, Freddie. Should one wear a Balmoral(Glengarry) with your overcoat or Inverness en route to the venue? I am not sure that I would necessarily , unless the weather seriously demanded it. Thoughts anyone?

Being folicly challenged, in most weather I choose to wear a hat of some sort either as protection from the sun or as a "block heater", however I only do so for practical reasons, not for fashion. I would have modified Freddie's comment to say " You could, weather permitting wear a Balmoral......". My own thoughts are that a Glengarry have a military connotation.

[freddie]

I nearly always wear my Balmoral (and sometimes a Glengarry, as I love the style) as I feel it's an integral part of my kilt outfit (especially on chilly winter evenings). I also wear an army surplus Tam 'o Shanter for casual 'day wear'. I'd never dream of wearing any other kind of headdress with a kilt. Also it gives me the chance to show off my clan crest with pride. Sometimes I also wear my green Robert Mackie Balmoral when not wearing 'The Kilt' as there's nothing like it for keeping your head warm. I've always been a hat person and have quite a collection of different types.