Essential: ‣ Black evening tailcoat ‣ White Marcella stiff-fronted shirt with a wing collar ‣ White Marcella bow tie ‣ White Marcella waistcoat ‣ Black dress trousers (traditionally, these have two rows of black braid down the outside of the leg). ‣ Shirt studs and cufflinks. ‣ Black leather formal shoes - strictly no trainers. Optional: ‣ Black silk top hat ‣ White gloves ‣ Black ebony cane with a silver or gold knob. ‣ Patent leather court pumps or patent leather oxfords.

Essential: Black coatee (Prince Charlie, Montrose and Sheriffmuir jackets are suitable), accompanied by a black or white waistcoat, kilt, white pique shirt and vest with white studs and matching cufflinks. Black or white bow tie or a white lace jabot. Black Ghillie brogues are worn with a tartan, or red and white, red and black, or blue and white diced kilt hose. Flashes are worn with the kilt. Optional: Traditionally, sporrans are also worn, formal ornamentations of the pouch consist of a metal-mounted cantle top and fur pouch or a full fur and animal.

Essential: ‣ Full-length, formal evening dress. ‣ Evening bags, if brought, should be small and elegant. ‣ Sleeveless gowns, if worn, should be paired with a shawl. ‣ Formal dress shoes - strictly no trainers. ‣ Please note that heeled shoes are NOT mandatory for this event. Optional: Gloves are traditionally worn, but should be removed when eating. Very long or very short gloves are worn with short-sleeved or sleeveless dresses; with three-quarter length sleeves, gloves should reach the sleeve which, in turn, should overlap them slightly.

Essential: Please refer to the uniform regulations of your service branch.