Best shirt for black tie event?

[kingandrew]

I second the advice to consult the Black Tie Guide website, which has excellent and thorough information on all aspects of dressing up for men.

Here's the URL: www.blacktieguide.com

I also heartily concur that you want a tie you tied yourself. Beau Ties of Vermont has a good selection of Christmas themed ties.

At the moment I wear a fairly standard formal shirt from Jos. A Bank, with my mother o' pearl studs. Sometime I will go all out and order one of those washable stiff-bib shirts with the detachable wing collars from Darcy Clothing.

http://www.darcyclothing.com/shop/sh2291.html

With your Prince Charlie and kilt you will look smashing at any formal affair.

Have a great time!

Andrew