Splash, I am one of those you mention, however you have your good reasons for selecting this tartan, and I respect your choice! May we see the pleating? That is where the quality of a kilt shows, I think. In the meantime, I very much like the way you have selected and co-ordinated the colours - shirt and hose an exact match, and nice strong accessories in the only leather colour one can wear with this tartan - black. The beige shade is perfect. So many wear dark green or dark blue shirts and/or hose with Black Watch producing a very dark and heavy effect. Well done.