Feedback and advice from students!

[tpa]

Thanks for all your replies and photos. My next step is to get a tie that is not solid-colored. I have been scanning the boards and see quite a few mentions of regimental ties, but I also like the look of those with images such as fish or fowl.

I have learned from my reading (thanks Jock) that one should not be obsessed with all the colors matching. I am open to any suggestions.

Perhaps something like this? http://www.argyllkilts.com/images/bv02711.jpg

I'm not a great tie wearer, but that looks promising, give it a try.

[Jock Scot]

The "plaid-with-plaid" thing, the "brown with black" thing, and the "gold and silver" thing, are a few examples of how Highland Dress has (or traditionally had) different fashion norms than "Saxon" dress.



And not just Highland Dress! Note the check tweed jackets and caps worn with Tattersall or check shirts

Patterned tweed and patterned shirts worn together are standard country attire throughout the UK and Scotland would be no exception, so it follows that subtle patterned shirts, such as tattersall, gingham check and bengal stripes are happily worn with the kilt.

[GunnrGruffydd]

My 13yo tells me that you shouldn't mix them generally, but the exception I believe is when it's 'countryfied' as above. Kilt and other mixed patterns will go together for that look.

(OP look great btw )