Ladies’ Highland Ball Black Tie Packing List

Ladies’ Highland Ball Black Tie Packing List

What should I pack for a highland black tie event?  

This is the Ballavimus ladies’ checklist for what to pack for a reeling ball or any other Scottish black tie event.

Download a PDF version of this checklist to print out here.

 

Clothes

☐ Dress (below the knees, cut to allow you to turn and spin)

☐ Shoes (kitten heels or flats if you’re dancing)

 

Accessories

☐ Clutch or small handbag

☐ Purse

☐ Jewellery

☐ Hair accessories (clips, bands, ribbons etc.)

☐ Fan

 

Optional Clothes

☐ Jacket

☐ Tartan sash

☐ Broach (essential if you wear a sash)

☐ Flat shoes (for dancing or to travel home in)

☐ Stole or scarf

☐ Tights

 

Practical Items

☐ Your invitation or ticket

☐ A safety pin

☐ Mints

☐ Blister pads

☐ Pain killers

☐ Compact sewing kit

☐ Stain remover pen

☐ Travel perfume

☐ Dress tape

☐ A spare dress in a bag (if they have a cloakroom at the venue)

 

This post is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional or legal advice. Ballavimus accepts no responsibility for any loss arising from reliance on this material