Men’s Highland Black Tie Packing List

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 other Scottish Black Tie event when you're wearing a kilt. This is known as Highland Black Tie. 

Click here if you're wearing tartan trews (Lowland Black Tie) instead.

Download a PDF version of this checklist to print and take with you here. 

 

Clothes

☐ Black (Ghillie) Brogues (highly polished)

☐ Kilt Socks (or tartan hose if you’re feeling fancy. Shooting socks do well here too, any colour but white, cream or black) 

☐ Socks Ties or Tartan flashes (matching tartan or complementary colours)

☐ Kilt

☐ Dress Shirt

☐ Prince Charlie Jacket and Waistcoat or Doublet

☐ Black Bow Tie

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

 

Accessories

☐ Dress Sporran

☐ Sporran Chain

☐ Sgian Dubh

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

☐ Shirt Studs

☐ Cufflinks

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

☐ Handkerchief

☐ Detachable Collar (if your shirt doesn't have a collar, half size up from your shirt)

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

 

Optional Clothes

☐ Silk Scarf

☐ Overcoat

 

Practical Items

☐ Your Invitation or Ticket

☐ Safety Pin

☐ Blister Plasters

☐ Medicine

☐ Stain Remover Pen

☐ Travel Aftershave

 

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.