Men’s Kilt Black Tie Ball Packing List

Men’s Highland Black Tie Ball Packing List

Kilt Version

What should I pack for a highland black tie event? 

This is the Ballavimus men’s checklist for what to pack for a reeling ball or any other Scottish black tie event you have when you’re wearing a kilt.

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

 

Clothes

☐ Black (ghillie) brogues (highly polished)

☐ Long socks (call them hose if you’re feeling fancy, shooting socks do well here)

☐ Socks ties or Flashes (matching tartan or complementary colours)

☐ Kilt

☐ White marcella shirt (preferably with full collar)

☐ Prince Charlie Jacket and Waistcoat or Doublet

☐ Black bow tie (bonus points if made from the same material as your dinner jacket lapels)

 

Accessories

☐ Dress sporran

☐ Sporran chain

☐ Kilt belt (not worn if you are wearing a waistcoat)

☐ Shirt studs (unless your shirt has buttons)

☐ Cufflinks

☐ Thin wallet (with credit card, ID and cash)

☐ Handkerchief

☐ Detachable collar (half size up from your shirt size, only needed if your shirt does not have a collar)

☐ Collar studs (if you’re wearing a detachable collar)

☐ Jabot (an alternative to a bow tie, you’ll know if you want one)

 

Optional Clothes

☐ Silk scarf

☐ Overcoat

 

Practical Items

☐ Your invitation or ticket

☐ Gift for the host (if you’re meeting them there, better yet, send it by post in advance)

☐ Safety pin

☐ Mints

☐ Blister pads

☐ Pain killers

☐ Compact sewing kit

☐ Stain remover pen

☐ Travel deodorant

☐ Travel aftershave

☐ Phone charger

 

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.