Quote Originally Posted by flairball View Post
... I haven't got a decent jacket which is cut for a kilt, so I was trying to avoid any outfit which requires a jacket. The jacket, however, is a good look, and appropriate for the situation, so I will look into either buying or renting one.
There are a number of threads on X marks about modifying a sportcoat (either DIY or having a tailor doing it). If you find the right deal on a coat (think Clearance racks or thrift shops) you can have one for under a $100.

Be careful about too many pieces of the same tartan (flashes, kilt, tie, and hat). You run the risk of "Brigadoonery". I think that a kilted outfit can get away with just two. So my rule is you can have a matching tartan cap, OR flashes, OR a tie to go with your kit. BUT JUST ONE! This is just my opinion. If you have or are going to get matching flashes, then I would pick out the least prominent stripe in the kilt and go with that color for the tie (to bring it out.)

Whatever you decide, make sure to post a picture!

Cheers