That's a creative solution. Do you find that the weight on the end of the dangling plaid becomes a nuisance with swinging about? I worry a bit about it making me look like a grandfather clock but perhaps if the brooch is heavy enough it would stay plumbed straight down unless you were dancing.
By leaving the wholly un-necessary fly plaid off, will solve one problem.
A Prince Charlie coatee, is not and never will be, suitable for a white tie event.
With a sheriffmuir, particularly a velvet one, then a matching velvet waistcoat is absolutely fine. I used to wear a tartan waistcoat cut on the bias with mine many years ago. Whilst there is nothing wrong with a white waistcoat, I think there are better choices.
I would avoid black hose at a white tie event if I were you. This sort of event is exactly the place to wear patterned hose.
Again whilst plain well polished shoes will get you by, this is the time to bring out the buckles! A good pair of buckled "Mary Janes" are and will fit the bill nicely.
If you must wear a dirk, then this is the time to wear it. However, like the fly plaid, they are a real bind to wear and the thought of wearing both at the same time, just boggles my mind!
Last edited by Jock Scot; 5th November 13 at 11:56 AM.
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