Ok, I know this topic has been discussed, but I am asking for fresh advice. I'm not promising to follow it, but I am interested in the rabble's input. On November 10th, Michele and I will be attending a Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Dress is full on formal, ladies in long gowns, active duty personnel in Dress Blue or Mess Dress, etc. Lacking a PC or doublet, I will be in my black Argyle, white pleated shirt with studs and black bowtie, Leatherneck or (if Steve gets it finished and to me) Dress Blue kilt, formal sporran, red piper hose, highly shined black shoes. My indecision is this- I recently acquired a dress dirk, which of course would require a dirk belt to wear. I also have a black waistcoat matching the argyle, that I like the look of. I do not like waistcoats and belts worn together. Opinions?