Having never really been the t-shirt type, I find that when not in reenactment clothing that button down shirts are more my thing as it relates to preference. Usually there are ties involved, even more so when kilted. So I thought that it may be of some interest to discuss ties as they relate to kilts and kilt wear. For example I think that due to the higher waist of kilts as opposed to p@nts, shorter ties look better. I like mine to just touch the middle of my belt buckle when I'm not wearing a waist coat. I don't know if there are others who have different opinions, but if there are I'd like to hear them. Also I feel that there are ties that look good with kilts and those that don't. Here is a shot of some of my favorite ties for kilting; three of which are due for a good pressing because of either living in the pocket of a jacket or being improperly packed in a haversack. (My reenactment troop meets shortly after church on Sundays.).

I like patterned ties more with tartans. The following are ties that I wear to more casual church picnics and such, but I think they look terrible with kilts. I'm not sure why, but they seem off to me. I think it could be that the bottom images just don't flow well with plaid.

Thoughts and opinions are what I'm going for and any pictures of what you consider good/bad ties and/or tie lengths are more than welcome.