Knit neck ties?

[creagdhubh]

Here is a photo of me kilted wearing a knit tie. It is black, made by Hilditch and Key. The photo was taken after the burial of my father in Ottawa several years ago.

This is the photo I was talking about earlier in this thread, Sandy! You look great, as always - absolutely spot on with your Highland attire, yet also allowing your own personal style, fashion preferences, and flaire into traditional Highland dress.

Here are some key aspects, in my opinion, that make this outfit terrific:

1) Forgoing the waistcoat (perhaps due to weather or simply personal preference)

2) No belt - there is no need for one.

3) Simple silver blanket pin as a kilt pin.

4) Very smart looking brownish-tan leather day sporran with Maclean of Duart silver badge affixed and coordinating brownish-tan leather sporran strap - simple in design - understated elegance.

5) Deep red/claret Coquet topped, gray bodied kilt hose that contrast with the green of the Maclean Hunting tartan, yet allow the the kilt to be the centerpiece, or focal point of the entire outfit.

6) Beautiful check jacket, complete with a pocket square.

7) Simple scarlet 'flashes' with the kilt hose - positioned correctly (well, according to Regimental tradition)

8) Polished black leather brogues, and not 'ghillie' brogues - I like leaving those for the pipers, or perhaps for evening attire when they are buckled on the instep and have scarlet laces.

9) Crisp, white button down collar Oxford shirt - perfect to set off the dark coloured knit neck tie.

10) Small blanket pin to keep the neck tie in place - compliments the larger blanket pin affixed to the front kilt apron - again, understated elegance/effortless style.

Well done Sandy! You truly are an inspiration my friend!

Best wishes,