Tuxes...

[keepoffgrass]

I normally wear a kilt for formal affairs. I dont have a P.C. as of yet, but I do have a nice argyle and vest. However, for a possible Masonic events in the future; our W.M. is kilt friendly and says it fine to wear for formal events to our lodge, and one of the Past Masters was a kilty as well. But from what I hear for Grand Lodge events tuxes are required for whatever reason. Its my opinion and I would assume the opinion of most of us in here that a formal kilt, is much nicer and more formal than an ordinary tux, by far. Its my guess theres not enough kilties in Hawaii to plead our cause. But reguarless, I may as well look into ebaying a tux for the rare occasion I may need one. So my question is two-fold...

1) has anyone in here baught an ebay tux? and are they o.k? I know they wont be great.

2) I think that I would like a bow tie and cumberbun or tux vest in my tartan if I'm required to be tuxed. Anyone know where I could find them for a good price? Ebays a little shotty when it comes to that type of thing.

I guess there may be a 3rd option, I believe that Frugal corner sales the "universal masonic tartan" acrylic fabric by the yard. I could possibly make these things from a piece of that I guess. Any other ideas or suggestions? Thanks guys