1st Post--Opinions about neckwear and the Sheriffmuir Doublet

[Chas]

Is there some rule for white tie that the top of the waistcoat for a sheriffmuir must be covered over by the neckwear of which I am not aware?

I actually quite like the sheriffmuir with the top of the waistcoat showing but perhaps this is not proper?

School me as this reply was not one I anticipated and perhaps there is something I need to know here.

Cheers.

Hi CeilidhDoc,

I think the main thing to remember is that Highland Dress is essentially a free dress. If it looks right is is right.

Personally, I think that the top of the Sheriffmuir waistcoat should be covered - but there is no rule saying it has to be. A white bow tie with a marcella or piqué, three button, waistcoat would look unmistakeably 'white tie'.

As it happens, I think the Kinloch Anderson picture is particularly hideous and shows why the top should be covered.