Mixing tartans - yes or no?

[AKScott]

Just to bring us back to my original question - what do the style guys think of the idea of kilt in one my clan's tartan and hose in another of the same clan's tartan.

I have seen the general idea of this question a few times now in various threads. The general consistent answer from those in Scotland who are up to date on this sort of thing is you may wear (if the occasion justifies) as many different tartans of the same clan as you can fit into one outfit.

The rub is mixing tartans of different clans, or badges and baubles and so forth.

I recall once reading that if you choose McOnion in honor of Unlce Mike, you should wear McOnion only and not slip in something from Clan McLettuce in rememberance of dear Aunt Alice.