Something that Hamish wrote years ago that stuck in my head

[KiltFitz]

Yeah, I think a bit of discerning taste is a good thing but some things can seem too far, even for me. For instance I love that Montrose doublet but I hate lace cuffs and jabot. That said, I'd have the doublet in green velvet, thanks.

To explain what I mean, I think that in 20 years time this:



Will be a more striking and better picture than this:



Is one better than the other? Personal choice I suppose but:

In the first one, the chap looks like he put a bit of thought into a really good outfit with colours working well. That will be a great outfit for years.

In the second picture, if you like very closely, blur your eyes out of focus slightly as if you are trying to see beyond the landscape....you will notice that there are some men in the photo too.

[kiltedtom]

Steve,

I like your basic point that simplicity is usually in best taste too. But, to be honest, I do wear socks to match my trousers. I only have three colors in everything: blue, black, brown. LOL. So socks and trousers both are worn in the same colors. I am not good at mixing and matching color schemes. I am a single guy with no one around to give me advice. And I avoid mirrors. (Maybe that is why I am single ) I only have one pair of hose, blue to match the blue in my kilt. Sorry. Does that get me kicked out of the Rabble? LOL.

In the meantime, have a great holiday season.

Tom