A jabot that is not a shade of white (and questions related to that concept)

[Phil]

Just an observation Bill. I actually think that you raise in interesting point. I quite accept that we cannot expect a newcommer to realise just how thin the ice may be, as in this case, but your earlier reply does perfectly show the impatience that the traditionalists have with those that do know the form------well, at least enough to know what is what and still insist on the "I shall still dress as I b-------well please" attitude whilst still believing that they are still dressing traditionally, when they quite obviously are not.

Exactly, Jock. When it comes to casual dress a kilt matches up perfectly with a pullover or perhaps a tweed jacket and, if a more casual look is required why not a t-shirt? Shoes can be trainers or boots with scrunched down hose and there is nothing wrong with that. When it domes to the likes of jabots, however, we are definitely going formal and, as such, certain rules apply. Otherwise why not just turn up in jeans and offend everybody?