Quote Originally Posted by Casey_in_Carolina View Post
OK, so I don't have my kilt yet, but I'm hoping to place an order in about two weeks time. My question is on some of the accessories.

In my line of work, we're issued black combat boots of various designs, such that I have several pair at any given time, and am comfortable in them. I was thinking that I would just wear a pair with the kilt when it gets here. Are combat boots OK for regular wear, or do I need to find something more appropriate?

Many of us wear black combat boots as casual footwear with kilts. Plain black shoes are fine for dressier occasions

Secondly, I'm given to understand that for standard day wear, the sporran should be of brown leather. I'm wondering if that would look odd contrasting to my black leather boots. Which leads me to ask, is a plain design black sporran acceptable for everyday wear or is a plain brown going to be acceptable with black leather boots?

Here in the states the brown as day wear thing has pretty much gone by the way side. I would (and do) wear a black sporran with black shoes and belt.

Lastly, flashes on the stockings. Should they be worn all of the time, or only on formal/semi-formal occasions. Also, should they definitely be a flash of the tartan of the kilt, or can they be a solid color taken from the tartan, or even a different tartan all together, say designating clan affiliation when wearing a family tartan kilt?

If you are wearing boots and have the hose scrunched down, no flashes necessary. You'll probably need flashes to keep your hose up. No mixing tartans, but solid flash colors are fine. Check out the casual style pics for examples.

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/a...ement.php?f=98

Thanks for the help guys,

Casey
Just my opinions. Your mileage may vary.

Best regards,

Jake