*** to Jamie's OP and specifically replies from Zardoz (haven't seen you in a flat cap lately my friend) and Tobus and OCRichard, as well as pretty much everybody else's comments (not entering the realm of the french blue underwear though---sorry John).

Granted, you wear what you have, but at some point you have to choose what to buy so you have it to wear. And I think, unless you are severely constrained financially such that you MUST shop the thrift good/ second hand stores for whatever is available in your size in items to wear with the kilt, then there comes a time when you must exert free will in the decision of what items and in what colors/styles/patterns to purchase them. Therein lies the intrinsic nature of one's "style", in the choice when one has a choice. Each man has his own sense of style and/or utility in those purchases/procurements that will in the end determine his "look". Most have some modicum of style sense and do fine on their own, others little or none and must rely on what social norms "suggest" (almost said "dictate") look right when worn together (never mind the color blind, who actually may have an advantage here). I think that is why this forum is so helpful, as one can in pictures and illustrations see various options from the extreme ends of the spectrum from matchy-matchy through whatever-your-hand-touches-first-in-the-closet-or-dresser-drawer to the frankly garish throw-caution-to-the-wind approach, before one needs make the decision what to buy for ones self. And trying various combinations/configurations of what one already has in ones wardrobe, at home in front of the mirror or even with a friend or spouse taking pictures helps to be able to critique ones self, or ask others to aid in said critique (aid not direct).

But in the end, wear what you own or can obtain, wear or choose what makes you feel comfortable in the kilt (lord knows that being comfortable socially in a kilt these days can be hard at times), and by doing so find that peace and confidence in yourself, your clothes, your style, as that final piece of the puzzle is what ultimately determines what looks "right" for you. Not someone else's classification of matchy-matchy or contrasting chaos. Comfort, both physical and mental, and confidence. Kilt on.

j