Modern Formal

[SlackerDrummer]

If I were going to go "modern" I'd mix metaphors, so to speak, and pair up my kilt with a jacket like this, though I'd opt for a regular bow tie and no hat.

Ok, I keep wondering something in the back of my mind, and I think I can work it in as an accessory.

I have kilt-waist-length hair, and wear it in a ponytail most times. In the black tie situation, does one leave one's hair in a ponytail or have it braided in some fancy way or what?

For long hair a braid (almost like a low French braid starting about level with your ears - not a true French braid) with the last 2-3 inches wrapped in black satin ribbon and tied off in a knot is very elegant.

[rondo]

I like that Western short jacket too...alas it doesn't come in my size
Rondo

[Bugbear]

... For long hair a braid (almost like a low French braid starting about level with your ears - not a true French braid) with the last 2-3 inches wrapped in black satin ribbon and tied off in a knot is very elegant.

Thanks That is actually my main concern, along with the bolo tie LOL, and the rest has been just some fun daydreaming: hypothetical stuff.

[guardsman]

I am boring , family tartan kilt , P.C. with a 5 button vest ( heaven forbid ) , good hose , with a poor mans ghillie brogues ( not buckles) how sad am I , LOL

[rondo]

I am boring , family tartan kilt , P.C. with a 5 button vest ( heaven forbid ) , good hose , with a poor mans ghillie brogues ( not buckles) how sad am I , LOL

Not sad at all...just not a Modern look [okay 5 button with a PC is mod]. And that's okay too. I was just trying to step out of the box a bit.
Rondo

[knotty]

Thinkin of mixin Modern & Western, I think of sumpin along "Doc Holidayish".

A smaller brimmed cowboy hat in black or grey
Your favorite weathered box pleat kilt
A longer than "normal" black jacket think Holiday or Earp
Waistcoat bright to work with kilt
White formal shirt
Western bow tie in black
Boots in black

Craig

[rondo]

Okay, so I decided to pull the trigger on one of these:

http://www.makeyourownjeans.com/inde...5446523c0a5f60

This is a test purchase so I ordered a jacket in Olive green corduroy. If it works out I'll order another, more formal, jacket in black worsted wool or silk. When it comes in I'll post some pics with it.

Rondo

[CMcG]

Okay, so I decided to pull the trigger on one of these:

http://www.makeyourownjeans.com/inde...5446523c0a5f60

This is a test purchase so I ordered a jacket in Olive green corduroy. If it works out I'll order another, more formal, jacket in black worsted wool or silk. When it comes in I'll post some pics with it.

Rondo

Please let us know how it works out