Question about Flashes

[Dirk Skene]

OK Guys, I don't think I saw this question already answered here or under "Kilt Advice". If so ... sorry.

I've seen flashes in the same tartan as the kilt. Is this as a properly dressesd man would go? Is it tacky?

When wearing solid flashes does one try to match a coulor in the kilt? is it ok to go for a contrast?

I know there are no rules. I just want to know what is accepted as proper for a gentleman.

[MacConnachie]

I have several pair of red flash, and one pair of black. That's it -- the red work with darker hose, the black with lighter ones. Would I wear tartan hose flash? Probably with period "costume" in a more formal wear setting. Perhaps I'd wear it if it matched the kilt I was intending to wear, but I'd have to try it on for looks, first.

[KiltedKnight]

I have a set of flashes with each of my Scottish tanks, Modern, Hunting and Ancient in that particular tartan. I don't always wear them unless I dress up for a formal occasion but I consider them to be a must when I do dress. I do not consider that 'tacky', however, wear tartan above the waist, ties, headgear, I do consider very tacky unless it is a waistcoat of the same tartan cut on the bias.

I, personally would never wear a waistcoat of tartan but some folks do.


Chris.

[Blu (Ontario)]

I have a pair of tartan flashes that match my clan kilt which I reserve for more formal wear. For lesser events, it's plain flashes of a suitable color or no flashes at all. Mostly I wear a flashless elastic garter under the fold of the sock just to help keep it from sagging.

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[David Dalglish]

I like matched tartan flashes, I think they look great & definately not tacky, I also wear plain ones.

[Riverkilt]

If you're gonna buy a hand sewn tartan kilt, the cheapest time to buy the matching tartan flashes is when you buy the kilt.

I like flashes for dress up - matching tartan or solid. Have been known to wear flashes with solid colored kilts. Usually don't wear them for work.

Ron