If you could only have one

[McMurdo]

A herringbone pattern may work well, as has been said from a distance it will look grey. Here is a photo of me in my Maple Leaf tartan with a Charcoal Grey Argyll and waistcoat combination.



While this is a fine look it is one that is almost as ubiquitous as a black argyll with chrome buttons or a P.C. As I have grown in kilt wearing my tastes have changed and become bolder and not as safe for lack of a better term. I think a Brown argyll is a wonderful way to go and I can tell you that you will not see a whole lot of other gents wearing one the same colour



Of course you can also go for a bolder tweed which either goes with everything or it doesn't but either way it doesn't matter

[Farmer Jones]

Thank you. As I alluded to in my question, the colour matching that is possible to make a suit presentable, is extensive with tartans. And I really do want a green. I, like ForresterModern, find the second from the bottom in creagdhubh's post, particularly appealing. I was not sure I was brave enough to select what I actually wanted, without asking first. I am particularly grateful to Nathan, who is, as a well dressed a gentleman, exactly what my mother would approve. I just need to know that if a situation does arise where I have to dress down this tartan, that it could reasonably be done with the same jacket.

[Downunder Kilt]

I also like and favour the brown tweeds for a day jacket

Unknown Estate Tweed in light brown

[Nathan]

I think these pics might help you see that the same jacket can be worn with different tartans to equally pleasing effect:

Beige small houndstooth tweed with blue, black, brown, green and burnt orange worn in various configurations with three different tartans.

MacDonald of Clanranald ancient

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MacDonald of Clanranald modern
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MacDonald of Clanranald modern with MacDonald of MacDonald modern tartan plaid
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MacDonald of MacDonald modern tartan
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Now check out the same three kilts, worn with a lovat green jacket:

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Scottish Festival - Rideau Acres May 25, 2013 - Nathan Bishop MacDonald in Highland Kilt.jpg

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It's the choice of accessories that make it all work.

[ASinclair]

You might consider brown, herringbone, Harris Tweed.

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[Farmer Jones]

... If possible, I'd ask my supplier for some samples of tweeds I'm interested in before I made a decision. Gray, which is what your black/white tweed will look like at a distance, goes with just about anything. It would go great with your avatar tartan . . . and not too bad with Maple Leaf, although I prefer a brown or green based tweed along with that autumn-like tartan.

Unfortunately I am not in a position to be choosy, and have to accept what will be selected for me. I need to be precise on what and where to get it.

I have seen a very attractive jacket on ebay sold by tartan4less. It is not green, but more light earthy, like MnLad, but lighter. Any opinions on that one?

[MacGumerait]

Wonderful pics gents !

The OP asked for some advice and voila ... he not only gets suggestions but some great pics that offer a wide range of visual aides .

Another perfect example of how XMark members try to share info and help each other out . Sorry , didn't mean to get off topic , just had to express this thought .

Back on topic .... Farmer Jones , I think you will be fine with a green based tweed or a grey based tweed . Either should go well with both tartans . It probably comes down to your own personal taste . My personal favorite is the brown / tan based tweeds .... they look quite smart with any red , blue , green or brown based tartan .

Best of luck on your selection .

Cheers , Mike

[MacGumerait]

Unfortunately I am not in a position to be choosy, and have to accept what will be selected for me. I need to be precise on what and where to get it.

I have seen a very attractive jacket on ebay sold by tartan4less. It is not green, but more light earthy, like MnLad, but lighter. Any opinions on that one?

There are several offered by them that fit that description . Would it be possible to provide a link to the one you like ?

If you are referring to what I think you might be and you are okay with that price range ... I would recommend contacting Steve Ashton ( Freedom Kilts and forum owner ) as he has a " kilt cut " jacket that fits well into that price and you can be a bit choosy .

Cheers , Mike

[Hawk]

Nathan, I'm particularly drawn to this photo.....very nice look.....where and under what circumstances was it taken of you?

Hawk

[Calgacus]

Another green tweed Argyll for you.
Note that it doesn't 'match' anything else in the outfit at all.
I think you'll be absolutely fine with pretty much any green, brown or grey (black/white) jacket.

2014-05-17 18.17.23 by Richard the Rogue, on Flickr