over doing the bling?

[Jock Scot]

I would have preferred to not have all the bling, Jock; something closer in appearance to the jacket etc of a tuxedo for black tie. This discussion was usually met with a quote calling me a "Lowlander."

I came to the conclusion that I aught not be considering Highland attire for black tie; after all, I'm not a Highlander, and can't defend what I wear.

If I had to attend a black tie event, I would come up with a tuxedo.

You could always wear tartan trews, dress jacket and waist coat Ted, that is very smart indeed. If you want to wear the kilt and associated attire then go ahead. I suspect that with all the time that you have spent on this website you will know more about tartan, the kilt and its pitfalls than the average Scot.