Argyll Hose with Day Wear

[Nathan]

NOTE: In case you found this thread through New Posts, just an FYI that it is in the Traditional Kilt Wear section and I'm looking to discuss the traditional approach in this thread.

I ended up in an interesting debate recently with some of my fellow kilt wearing friends with a traditional leaning about whether Argyll (aka tartan) hose or diced hose worn with tweed day wear could be considered a traditional choice.

Certainly there are plenty of examples of people doing it in the 19th Century and there are contemporary examples of Highland chiefs and chieftains such as Invercauld and MacPherson of Pitmain choosing to wear such styles in recent years as well as some sharp dressed xmarks members.

My basic understanding is that diced and tartan hose should really be left to the most formal of black and white tie occasions, but I've encountered considerable push back to this view by some who hold that while the look isn't as popular a choice as it once was for day wear, it still qualifies as a traditional option.

So what say the traditionalists among the rabble? Is this combo still traditional or has it crossed the line into historical? Are the folks who choose this combo exhibiting personal flair or committing a faux pas?