Quote Originally Posted by Draelore View Post
I like outfit #1 with a dash of Panache, but do you have a solid color necktie that highlights one of your kilt colors? This would serve to bring the whole outfit together. IMHO (honest) the top and bottom halves of the outfit seem to not be connected. This in no way detracts from the professionalism of the outfit.
Hrmmm, that's the dilemma I've been having. Up until this point in my life, I've never been fond of 'loud' neckties. I honestly hate the idea of the 'power tie'. I've always thought ties look better (when wearing p@nt5, at least) when they're subdued in color. I know that historically a tie is supposed to be the one bit of color in a normal wardrobe, and it's perfectly acceptable for men to be expressive with the color of their neckties. I've just always stuck to the idea that neckties look best when they're modest.

So, having said that, I do not own any ties in primary colors. I may end up buying a tie or two in certain colors to go with my kilt, but as of right now I wouldn't be able to match the green, white, or red. The only ties I have that would go with the kilt colors would be black or dark blue, and variations thereof. But I definitely see the point about tying colors together between the top half and bottom half of the outfit. Do you think a dark blue tie would look better than the one I have on?