Non-tartan Kilt, Tartan Accessories

[CMcG]

The first 6 look great, the last 2 a bit OTT.

Chris.

Indeed. I like the idea of a tartan jacket with a solid colour kilt but I'd like to see it done better. In my minds eye it could work great with a more traditional look... I'm hoping someone might have pics!

[Bugbear]

I added names to the OP for you

We know your moral issue with wearing THCD but consider this: if the Scottish Government's Register of Tartans is willing to list a non-clan tartan, then it has an official status for non-Scots. Perhaps your state might have a tartan? Or if you have any Irish blood or even affiliation, you can wear the one that I designed called the New World Irish tartan

Thanks, CMCG. Ah, there's a Hamish.

It is tartan in general that I have an ethical issue with wearing. I have worn a swatch of tartan that is special to me on the apron of my canvas kilt as a kilt pin of sorts, and the tartan is still special to me, but not to wear.

I don't think the plaid shirts are part of the Highland and Scottish tradition, and they are not tartan. Perhaps they are all right for me to wear with the canvas kilt.

Would it look all right to wear a bola tie with some of the plaid shirts? We used to call them lumber jack shirts when I was a kid, by the way.

[CMcG]

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I don't think the plaid shirts are part of the Highland and Scottish tradition, and they are not tartan. Perhaps they are all right for me to wear with the canvas kilt.

Would it look all right to wear a bola tie with some of the plaid shirts? We used to call them lumber jack shirts when I was a kid, by the way.

I think that would be grand! With the bolo tie, make sure your plaid shirt is cut Western style with those mother-of-pearl snap buttons.

[Tobus]

Correct, plaid shirts have nothing to do with Scottish traditions or heritage or clans or any of that. Heck,they are probably more American than anything else. No reason to shy away from them, and the patterns can really set a mood or make a look unique regardless of whether they are worn with a kilt or trousers. I've always been a plaid flannel shirt guy, and look forward to cool weather so I can wear them. They take up half my closet space.

[Bugbear]

I, too, have many plaid shirts, and will start wearing them again. I don't have any Western shirts as described...

[Kilted Cole]

I tend to wear my putties that I purchased from whatpriceforglory.com . However I would love to find a pair of gaiters or spats along those lines. Excelent accesory for your ourfit.

[okiwen]

I really like the "non-tartan" kilt. I think the tweed look awesome. I would live an outfit. Just a bit on the pricey side, but eventually I will get a "kit". All these guys look great. Each a little different and all ok by my book.