In the first enthusiasm of buying a kilt, I got what I thought were all the accessories: sporran, hose, pin, flashes. And then I got a woolen tie in the matching tartan to the kilt.

It's a nice tie and I've worn it with a suit.

However there are two issues about a tie and kilt. (I've not worn a kilt in a formal way or situation yet so I've not worn then together yet.)

Googling about kilts I came across the advice that any man with good legs can wear a kilt, but wearing a matching kilt and tie is naff. It might look as though I'm trying too hard.

The other issue is general. I have difficulty tying a tie so that it is above my waistband when I'm wearing trousers. It seems impossible even with a Windsor knot to wear a tie that is above the top of the kilt. Do you tuck it in the top of the kilt? That sounds even sillier.

Any suggestions?