Dressing formally kilted, noob

[Llama]

I have a hard time finding self-tie bow ties that'll fit my large neck. (21" or so) For my wedding, I actually took apart the middle of the neck and sewed a piece of elastic in place. It worked well, since I was wearing a turndown collar, but I don't want to have to do it all the time.

Any ideas?

[Tobus]

I have a hard time finding self-tie bow ties that'll fit my large neck. (21" or so) For my wedding, I actually took apart the middle of the neck and sewed a piece of elastic in place. It worked well, since I was wearing a turndown collar, but I don't want to have to do it all the time.

Any ideas?

Bowties.com has XXL bow ties that fit neck sizes of 19" up to 21" for a $3 surcharge.

[creagdhubh]

(Just don't wear it if you visit certain parts of California, you may get lynched. )

In regards to the wearing of my Kate Macpherson full-mask sporrans, I know that all too well, Dale!

[Llama]

Bowties.com has XXL bow ties that fit neck sizes of 19" up to 21" for a $3 surcharge.

Nice, thank you! Those are a tad bit pricier than what I'm used to seeing at Tiebar.com though! I might just have to learn to make my own.

[BCAC]

Nice, thank you! Those are a tad bit pricier than what I'm used to seeing at Tiebar.com though! I might just have to learn to make my own.

Try HERE they do up to 23.5 inches and can even do custom longer sizes.

[Tony]

I posted this here: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...13#post1151613
but I'd appreciate a critique here please
Things I know I'm doing wrong.....
5 button waistcoat with a bow tie instead of a 3 button. I can live with it.
Ghillie brogues - actually I really liked them. Shined up a treat. I may replace with Oxfords if I can find some that fit well.
Hose - sat a bit low. I'll need an upgrade. Calves were a little tight too.
What am I missing?

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[Tobus]

Nothing "wrong" with ghillie brogues, since apparently that's quite common with black tie even in Scotland. It's just a personal preference for some folks.

I don't think your hose look too low. They look just right to me.

Overall, I say it looks very good.

[Llama]

I don't see anything wrong with a 5 button waistcoat either. Looks good to me.

[Downunder Kilt]

Nothing "wrong" with ghillie brogues, since apparently that's quite common with black tie even in Scotland. It's just a personal preference for some folks.

I don't think your hose look too low. They look just right to me.

Overall, I say it looks very good.

Agree with these opinions. Most Highland Formal do's I go to here in Australia, the vast majority of men are wearing ghillie brogues and your hose height appears spot on from the photo, and good kilt height also

[Tony]

Thanks gents!
I could give a critique of the two other kilted gents but that would be churlish and ungentlemanly of me *cough*hitch that kilt up!*cough*