Yikes!...what color hose??

[Tobus]

To my eye, in the lower photo the tartan, the bandsmen's lower legs, and the overall look of the band look visually weaker.

When I look at the two photos, to me the tartan seems to stand out better in the second photo with the Lovat Green hose.

Of course, this could be the result of more direct light on the tartan itself, or perhaps a slightly different shade of dyes used between the two sets of kilts. I dunno. A side-by-side comparison would settle it. But I do have to say, from the photos you posted, the second seems to accentuate the IoS tartan better to my eye. The lighter hose seem to make the purple jump out more.

[denmcdough]

Hey, everyone who poseted to this therad or sent pics....thanks! I'm lovin' all the suggestions, especially the nice photos. But, it seems that everyone has their opinions. Such is life!

As for the IoS kilt.... I'm liking the black, purple, bottle green, and lovat green. The brown and lighter brown, cream if you will, does not appeal to my eye. Although, McMurdo sure looks sharp in the one photo with brown hose.

As for the Irish National, I like the idea of yellow hose with bottle green flashes, or bottle hose with yellow flashes. That will be my next choice. Someone suggested maroon. Hmm, I can't see it. What say you to maroon with the Irish National????