Actually, I believe that a pinstripe kilt suit can, and does, look pretty neat and makes an excellent substitute for the three-piece, pin stripe suits (not kilted ones, alas) that I used to wear for work.

This is my grey pinstripe suit from Howie at TFCK in Edinburgh, tailored in 2003:



I am currently awaiting delivery of a navy blue with a very fine white pinstripe, three-piece kilt suit from the same stable. That will receive it's first public outing at Howie's wedding near Oban next month.

I am so envious of anyone who can replace a button correctly let alone tailor their own kilt suit, so Good Luck EM. You're a far braver man than I am.