In a quandry

[Asser 1]

I am ready to pull the trigger on a pair of trews. I originally wanted them in the Young tartan but in doing some research, Young is connected to Douglas and I have gotten intrigued with the Douglas tartan especially with its regimental connections.

Since trews have a very military bent I am thinking the Douglas route might be a good direction to go. I could save the Young for my next kilt.

Your opinions on what would make a nicer pair of trews (Young or Modern Douglas) and reasons if any would be welcome in helping me make a decision.

I look forward to your responses.

[HeathBar]

I see no reason why you couldn't have a kilt and trews in the same tartan. Perhaps you could get one in modern colors and one in ancient or weathered colors.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

My trews are always cut in MacMillan Hunting tartan, modern colours. My kilts run the whole spectrum of tartans and colours-- my newest (thank you, Barbara Tewksbury) is in Ancient MacMillan modern colours and my next will be in MacMillan Hunting, ancient weathered colours. Because trews are most often worn in the evening I prefer the look of a darker tartan, hence the modern colours. As Heath has pointed out, there is no reason not to have the trews and the kilt in the same tartan other than personal preference.

Proper trews are high waisted and cut snug in the leg (although full in the seat). They also only have an inner seam which allows the tartan to "match up" on the outside of the leg. Before parting with your hard earned cash, be sure your tailor is making proper trews, not tartan trousers.

[Jock Scot]

My trews are always cut in MacMillan Hunting tartan, modern colours. My kilts run the whole spectrum of tartans and colours-- my newest (thank you, Barbara Tewksbury) is in Ancient MacMillan modern colours and my next will be in MacMillan Hunting, ancient weathered colours. Because trews are most often worn in the evening I prefer the look of a darker tartan, hence the modern colours. As Heath has pointed out, there is no reason not to have the trews and the kilt in the same tartan other than personal preference.

Proper trews are high waisted and cut snug in the leg (although full in the seat). They also only have an inner seam which allows the tartan to "match up" on the outside of the leg. Before parting with your hard earned cash, be sure your tailor is making proper trews, not tartan trousers.

Read this sage advice and read again and again until you know it off by heart.

[Heming]

Hints towards makers of traditional trews would be very helpful. So far my web searches have only come up with tartan trousers.

[HeathBar]

Matt at the tartam museum is now dealing in 3 or 4 different styles of tartan trews.

http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/trews.htm

[JSFMACLJR]

Hints towards makers of traditional trews would be very helpful. So far my web searches have only come up with tartan trousers.

If you want the best--and are willing to pay for it!-- my tailor in London, Meyer & Mortimer, will make up the best trews you have seen! They can even make them on the bias.

Meyer & Mortimer has had many, many years of experience in bespoke highland dress, and is known as the top tailor for officers of Highland regiments.

[Heming]

Thanks! I must admit I hadn't considered going across the pond. Feels a bit like crossing the river to get a drink...

Savile Row might be a tad off my price range just at the moment, but then I did use to "invest" my money in Jermyn Street shirts, so ... I will. Some day. Bias cut. A few years from now...

[Bruno]

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Try these they are online with a cheaper alternative in trews and trousers. Yes they have Douglas. These are Military style fishtailed. Check out the site.

[Asser 1]

Bias cut would be great and rather stylish but I bet the place in London would cost a bloody fortune. I too have went the Jermyn Street route for shirts. I have searched high and low on the web for trews and have come to the conclusion that in cost vs value. Especially when figuring currency exchange and shipping that living in the US the trews at the Tartan Museum are the way to go for me.

I am leaning towards Douglas for the tartan in the trews that military and family connection would be hard to beat. I think Young would make a more attractive kilt.