" I started off reading the does and dont's and then evolved into what I do now. "

I think that's great advice, as long as you are somewhat cognizant of the "does and don'ts" and evolve based on your own style and needs.

I saw a fellow at our last Games who was wearing a SportKilt, T-shirt, and sandals. Fine so far -- except he also had the elastic garters and matching tartan flashes fixed 'round his bare legs. Deliberate fashion choice, or "they came with the kilt so I guess I need to wear them" mis-step? I didn't stop him to ask. . .