Bow tie with 5 button waistcoat?

[Jock Scot]

What are your thoughts on a bottle green argyle jacket for black tie? All other aspects being the same as a black jacket as far as accessories. Solid hose, polished brogues, etc.

Personal flair or over egging the cake?

It depends on the shade of green, I think. There is a distinct possibility of over egging the cake with the wrong shade of green. Personally, black looks rather smart for the lower end black tie events, it’s not the place for being adventurous with jacket colours.I cannot really see why anyone would want any other colour other than black. However it’s your choice on what you wear and where you wear it, but I would advise caution.

Just a thought. A white dress jacket, black waistcoat,or cummerbund, in the tropics ......”Red Sea rig” ......was an effective alternative in the past, but apart from James Bond, I am not at all sure if many civilians wear it these days.