Ties and kilts

[Eck]

It appears generally accepted that a break between kilt and tie is acceptable as with a waistcoat.
Personally, I like the look of a matching tartan bow tie rather than just plain black bow tie when wearing my Prince Charlie jacket & vest.
I like it and I feel comfortable.

[Lyle1]

It appears generally accepted that a break between kilt and tie is acceptable as with a waistcoat.
Personally, I like the look of a matching tartan bow tie rather than just plain black bow tie when wearing my Prince Charlie jacket & vest.
I like it and I feel comfortable.

I have also worn a matching tartan bow tie (silk) when wearing my kilt with formal wear. I think it works because the sett is much smaller and the there is an expanse of white shirt front and a waistcoat between the tie and the kilt.

[davidg]

It appears generally accepted that a break between kilt and tie is acceptable as with a waistcoat.
Personally, I like the look of a matching tartan bow tie rather than just plain black bow tie when wearing my Prince Charlie jacket & vest.
I like it and I feel comfortable.

Which is fine if you want to and can get away with it although I wouldn't as I don't like that look. When I say "get away with it" I mean that if there is a strict "black tie" dress code you run the risk of being refused entry. Rules are generally relaxed these days but there are some events, such as the Caledonian Ball, where you would probably be turned away

[Lyle1]

Which is fine if you want to and can get away with it although I wouldn't as I don't like that look. When I say "get away with it" I mean that if there is a strict "black tie" dress code you run the risk of being refused entry. Rules are generally relaxed these days but there are some events, such as the Caledonian Ball, where you would probably be turned away

You raise a valid point. When in doubt, check with the sponsors of the event. However, times and standards are changing and "black tie" now often refers only to the formal level of one's clothing rather than to the color of one's tie. Indeed, in your example of the Caldonian Ball you can only state a probability of being refused entrance if the tie is not black. When in doubt, inquire!

[Joshua]

I have two ties I wear, a bold red silk tie for evening wear and white shirts, and my ABF regimental tie for daywear and patterned shirts.

[JSFMACLJR]

Indeed, in your example of the Caldonian Ball you can only state a probability of being refused entrance if the tie is not black. When in doubt, inquire!

That's only if you are not wearing Highland dress or mess dress. You WILL be refused entry if you are wearing a dinner jacket, and I doubt anyone would be so gauche as to wear a black tie with tails!