Ties

[Phil]

The usual view is that tartan should not be worn above the waist with a kilt and I would follow McElmurry's advice and go for a self-coloured tie. I know that tartan waistcoats can be worn but that is an exception (every rule has one don't they?).

[JonathanB]

I know that tartan waistcoats can be worn but that is an exception (every rule has one don't they?).

I've seen tartan waistcoats and I was not impressed. I take it tartan on outdoor wear can be OK, ie scarfs and hats.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

I've seen tartan waistcoats and I was not impressed. I take it tartan on outdoor wear can be OK, ie scarfs and hats.

Only ladies should wear tartan hats.

[JonathanB]

I wasn't thinking getting a tartan hat, but what I was thinking of was a glengarry or tam o' shanter with a tartan band.

[Phil]

I wasn't thinking getting a tartan hat, but what I was thinking of was a glengarry or tam o' shanter with a tartan band.

You mean a bit like this?


Here is a tartan waistcoat but like you I am not too keen - looks more like a tartan frock, doesn't it?


Mind you at one time they really went to town, so why not?