Black Watch Kilt Advice

**mredinburgh** · 28th May 08, 09:51 PM

Heya everybody- I’m new to this site. I’ll be wearing my black watch kilt to a business casual party this Friday, and I wanted a bit of advice. I have black docs (boots) and a black belt, but I’m not certain what would be the best colour of hose to wear, or what colour dress shirt I should wear. I was thinking just going with black hose and a black long sleeve dress shirt without a tie. I was thinking that might look quite smart. But then I was thinking maybe dark blue or dark green hose with a matching solid colour dress shirt may look better. I want to come off as casual and cool. Any suggestions? Cheers.

**Highland Logan** · 28th May 08, 11:28 PM

I would suggest that you go with black shoes or lofers, rather than the boots. Doc's don't suggest business casual, but pub/bar/highland games casual. Just on mans opinion however.

**Ancienne Alliance** · 28th May 08, 11:37 PM

And BTW,

from France.

**elrond** · 29th May 08, 12:21 AM

Welcome from Italy! I agree with the advices our friends wrote before!

Ciao!

**robthehiker** · 29th May 08, 04:18 AM

All black is always a cool look. As far as the Docs go, it depends on how you define "business casual". The question I would ask myself is "would I wear them with pants?". In any event, black hose would tend to deemphasize black Docs.

Oh and welcome to XMTS!

**RedBeard** · 29th May 08, 04:31 AM

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25890248@N04/2436666968/

try something like this. the shoes are airforce surplus for like $15

**mredinburgh** · 29th May 08, 05:39 AM

Cheers loads everybody. That foto RedBeard was loads of help. It was just what I was looking for. And passing on the Docs looks to be the right call. I really do appreciate everyone's help, and thanx for the warm welcome!

**IrishGodfather** · 29th May 08, 05:43 AM

Welcome bud, and good call on all that.

**PiobBear** · 29th May 08, 05:55 AM

I don't particularly care for the mourning dress/Darth Vader look, and I don't understand why with all the colors available people would want to dress like Johnny Cash in a kilt.

**IrishGodfather** · 29th May 08, 06:07 AM

Originally Posted by PiobBear

I don't particularly care for the mourning dress/Darth Vader look, and I don't understand why with all the colors available people would want to dress like Johnny Cash in a kilt.

I agree, there are more colorful shirts out there that would go great with the black watch. Orange, yellow, green, blue, even red could go well with that. I mean not everyone will agree with me, but depending on how you wear it, you could pull it off and look good.