tattersall et al?

[Jock Scot]

We are talking mainly shirts here?

Picture 1: perfect for a shirt.
Picture 2: smaller check and less loud is a fine option, light blue works well for a shirt.
Picture 3: for a shirt, in pale colours fine, particularly khaki.Herringbone in tweed can look great for a jacket.
picture 4: small pale blue works well for shirts and tweed houndstooth is a classic jacket pattern.
Picture 5:for a shirt? No. For a jacket? No. For a sweater? Perhaps. For hose? If you must.

Just so you know, in UK terms a "dress" shirt is worn with "dress"(formal evening) attire , for example, a PC. Everything else is just a shirt.

[longhuntr74]

Slightly OT, but I just bought a shirt of that exact same tattersal patternt at Kohl's last weekend and will be wearing it to the Highland games today. Just looked at it and was amused.

[JSFMACLJR]

I am a devote of gingham shirts. I wear them with the kilt, too!

[creagdhubh]

I am a devote of gingham shirts. I wear them with the kilt, too!

You look great Sandy! I love your attire in this photo-it all just works so beautifully. Well done mate.

[creagdhubh]

We are talking mainly shirts here?

Picture 1: perfect for a shirt.
Picture 2: smaller check and less loud is a fine option, light blue works well for a shirt.
Picture 3: for a shirt, in pale colours fine, particularly khaki.Herringbone in tweed can look great for a jacket.
picture 4: small pale blue works well for shirts and tweed houndstooth is a classic jacket pattern.
Picture 5:for a shirt? No. For a jacket? No. For a sweater? Perhaps. For hose? If you must.

Just so you know, in UK terms a "dress" shirt is worn with "dress"(formal evening) attire , for example, a PC. Everything else is just a shirt.

Thanks Jock! Very interesting indeed. I knew of the UK terminology for dress shirts and just "shirts". It can be the same here in the States, yet sometimes it depends on the manufacturer of the shirt-i.e.-Brooks Brothers has dress shirts (or simply "shirts" in the UK) as well as formal dress shirts strictly for tuxedo wear, Highland evening attire, etc. It's all superfluous I suppose!

[CMcG]

Are you talking about wearing such fabrics in a dress shirt with the kilt? I primarily wear tattersall and check shirts from Brooks Brothers with my Highland day attire. I have all kinds of colours and variations of check size. <snip>

One theory has it that you can mix patterns, especially several different plaid/check/ tartan patterns as long as you vary the scale. <snip>

Mellow is generally better than garish, I believe.

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Personally, I believe a paisley tie goes well with tartan, especially an ancient madder one with a hunting sett.

We are talking mainly shirts here?

Picture 1: perfect for a shirt.
Picture 2: smaller check and less loud is a fine option, light blue works well for a shirt.
Picture 3: for a shirt, in pale colours fine, particularly khaki.Herringbone in tweed can look great for a jacket.
picture 4: small pale blue works well for shirts and tweed houndstooth is a classic jacket pattern.
Picture 5:for a shirt? No. For a jacket? No. For a sweater? Perhaps. For hose? If you must.

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Very interesting

I was asking not just about shirts but anywhere such patterns might be appropriate... jackets, hose, and ties were also mentioned. When it comes to shirts though, are patterns like tattersall and gingham usually set on a white background?

In terms of contrasting patterns, it seems like the key is to find an example of any of these patterns that won't be overpowering. Some combination of smaller checks and subdued colours might do it...

JSFMACLJR's picture is particularly welcome because he's not wearing a jacket and it allows the pattern of his shirt to be seen clearly against his kilt. Looks good to me

How many patterns are people known to wear all at the same time? I'm still struggling at the thought of two together... let alone a tartan kilt, Argyll or diced hose, tattersall shirt, houndstooth jacket, and a paisley or striped tie.

I did have to look up MacLowlife's suggestion about shepherd check... another pattern I'm not familiar with