How long for the tie?

[Tobus]

I agree, even with a kilt, the tie (if not hidden by a waistcoat) should end at the top of the kilt. This makes it much shorter than when worn with trousers, and will indeed make the knot thicker since the wider part of the tie is used in the knot. But that's the way it seems to be done in THCD.

I always try to get it there, even with super-fat ties like this one. And to be honest, I actually think a nice fat tie (with a fat knot) works pretty well with Highland dress.

[JSFMACLJR]

I agree, even with a kilt, the tie (if not hidden by a waistcoat) should end at the top of the kilt. This makes it much shorter than when worn with trousers, and will indeed make the knot thicker since the wider part of the tie is used in the knot. But that's the way it seems to be done in THCD.

Well, who says "that's the way it seems to be done in THCD"? Blanket statements seldom hold water in discussions such as these. I consider myself to be more of a "traditionalist" when it comes to wearing the kilt. I wear they same ties, use the same knots, wear the same shirts with the kilt as I do a suit on jacket/blazer etc. There are "tricks" one learns to tie your tie shorter and not have a huge knot. The tie I am wearing in the photo below is one I frequently wear with a suit. I never have a problem getting the knot or length right.