Accessories for a new kilt.... questions from a newby

[Nathan]

Personal preference for jacket parallels XMTS founder Steve Ashton's; a Saxon blazer (not cut down) in wool or tweed, rather than Argyll, for daily wear (with day sporran).

In other words, treat the wool tartan kilt as a pair of wool trousers.

In this experience, an Argyll at non-Highland affairs is a bit much. Am strongly considering toning down (only) Argyll with horn or bone buttons; the (as jacket made) square silver-metal ones are too garish for this writer's preference.

I can't support this advice. A non cut Saxon jacket looks quite sloppy with a kilt
It is unbalanced and covers too much of the kilt and sporran. If you want to avoid the embellishments of the standard Argyll, there is always the option to get a kilt jacket without epaulettes, scalloped pocket flaps or fancy cuffs. Steve's line of jackets of this nature are called the kilt kut jacket I believe but you can also find them referred to as Wallace jackets or simply tweed kilt jackets. HRH prince Charles Duke of Rothesay, HRH Prince Phillip Duke of Edinburgh, Lord Macdonald of Macdonald and Clanranald all prefer this simpler take on the Argyll.

Indeed many if the gents featured in The Highlanders of Scotland preferred this, too. But to just wear a Saxon jacket with a kilt looks unbalanced and like the wearer doesn't have the necessary kit and is simply making due.

[Nathan]

To the OP, this thread was mentioned earlier as a good one to consult. Here is the link:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...xamples-85511/