Picture from the ball

[Hamish]

So which star were you supposed to be?

Seriously, nice look! And I am going to go against the popular opinion and say that I think that the red hose tie in very nicely with the red in the kilt. I might have gone a little further and carried the red to the upper body by wearing a red tie that matches the hose. Especially if it is supposed to be a fun festive event.

A red tie is just what I was about to propose! As things are/were, your top and bottom halves are/were visually unbalanced, and a red tie would have corrected that. Otherwise, Possingk, you both look fabulous. Congratulations!

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

A red tie is just what I was about to propose! As things are/were, your top and bottom halves are/were visually unbalanced, and a red tie would have corrected that. Otherwise, Possingk, you both look fabulous. Congratulations!

My gaaawwwd! Do I feel honored, Ham agreed with a fashion choice I proposed. I can die happy now!

Seriously, I think that it points out that there are many ways to combine a kilt and accessories, limited only to our imaginations. And the nice thing right now, is that very few people, other than Ham, actually KNOW what goes together and what doesn't! Most people are so blinded by the kilt, other than some who see it all the time on us, that we could be wearing pink polka dotted hose, court jester shoes that curl over the toe, and ruffled pirate shirts with blood stains and they might never notice! (How's that for a visual?)

[Graham]

What a handsome couple you make!
I'll add my opinion, for what it's worth, I'm not an expert on formal dress.

Much as I like USAK casuals, and have a couple, I think the bulk of a full 8 yard kilt such as USAK semi traditional or any other make would look better.

It would help correct that "imbalance" already mentioned.
Oatmeal or maybe black hose would look good too.

Hope you don't mind me being "picky", we're all learning, especially me.

[possingk]

I don't mind the comments at all, I had a red tie all set to go, but with it being shades darker than the socks I decided to go with the Guinness tie instead.

Graham, would love to wear an 8 yard kilt someday, but right now the funds just don't allow it. WIth the choice of my USAKilt or my SW economy, I decide to go with the USA and will continue to do so for my more formal outtings. Hopefully a Semi-Trad USA Kilt is in my future but probably not for another year or so.

Thanks all for the comments and keep them coming. I will post pictures of my next formal outting, hopefully with a picture of HoseHead all done up as well.

[GMan]

I really do like theme type of events, they seem to bring the best of us out. Agreed red is not my color, I do like the idea though, and you both look great!