Black Watch Kilt Advice

**Dirk Skene** · 29th May 08, 06:24 AM

The advice will come, so let me just say

from Memphis, Tennessee. Home of the blues & Elvis.

**Coinneach** · 29th May 08, 06:30 AM

from both southern US coasts!

I think the shoes with black hose are a good choice. Certainly try a couple of different shirts. I have a light green polo shirt that goes well with my Black Watch, but I've also done the black button-down as well. You could go with a slightly brighter blue, as well.

Have fun!

**Finn** · 29th May 08, 06:54 AM

Welcome from West Virginia!

**thescot** · 29th May 08, 07:10 AM

And another big welcome from the wilds of Georgia.

Why not at least consider lovat green hose--like the Blackwatch was prone to wear. They look really good and yet are understated with red flashes. Add a pair of black shoes and a shirt of your choice, and--voila! (as the French would say)--you're all set.

This is not the best photo, but it'll do for illustration:
http://www.military-art.com/mall/more.php?ProdID=6488

**mredinburgh** · 29th May 08, 07:31 AM

Wow! I'm delighted with this site! I had no idea there were sooooo many peeps who wore kilts - and actually know how to wear them! I'm looking forward to all the banter. Thanks again everybody for your thoughts. I'll let you know how I get on!

**Streetcar** · 29th May 08, 08:22 AM

Welcome to XMarks!

I've always been of the opinion that when wearing a combat style boot, wear a short sock, or scrunch the hose way down. Hose pulled all the way up just seem a little out of place on high boots.

If you haven't found it all ready, take a look through the casual/dressy/formal threads in the Pictures section.

**James MacMillan** · 29th May 08, 08:34 AM

from Sunny Southern California, just outside the back gate of Camp Pendleton!

I don't often go for the all black look - but it does have it's place. I would suggest a color of hose the contrasts with your shirt or tie.

**beowulf67** · 29th May 08, 09:42 AM

Welcome from Alabama.

If it's business casual, just think what shirts would you wear with black or dark pants. There are quite a few you can choose from. I think the Black Watch looks good with black shirt, hose etc but IMHO since it is a pretty dark tartan you can wear brighter colors with it and still look good.

Then again, you're in a kilt. You'll still look good whatever you wear!