Plaid with a regular suit?

[Jock Scot]

Of course he could wear a tie(bow or otherwise) in his tartan. A perfectly obvious, acceptable and traditional way of showing ones Clan when wearing a suit, without looking like a clown.

[slothead]

Well I think the vest and tie ideas are perfect if not kilted, and it's very obvious what Jock thinks!

[tpa]

I'm curious, why not just go down the kilt route, it's the most obvious choice to achieve what he wants?

[Jock Scot]

I'm curious, why not just go down the kilt route, it's the most obvious choice to achieve what he wants?

The first post in this thread may be worth reading.

[Taskr]

The waistcoat or cummerbund and tie. Quite elegant and usable for many other occasions.

[Jock Scot]

The waistcoat or cummerbund and tie. Quite elegant and usable for many other occasions.

I think many over here would consider a tartan tie is quite enough with a suit.

[Taskr]

I think many over here would consider a tartan tie is quite enough with a suit.

True enough over here also, but it has been seen with a very dark suit

[Jock Scot]

True enough over here also, but it has been seen with a very dark suit

Just because its seen, does not necessarilly mean it is in good taste.

[Taskr]

Also true, Jock, but (sigh) not all can start out with the variety of clothing we of some years amass in relation to the events we attend. A very dark suit might be the best one could muster; I didn't ask ;) [and it wasn't that noticeable either]

Not unlike my kilted beginnings. I've only gathered up things incrementally, and still have a little ways to go to be "properly" attired. NO, no tartan tie with the kilt

[Jock Scot]

Also true, Jock, but (sigh) not all can start out with the variety of clothing we of some years amass in relation to the events we attend. A very dark suit might be the best one could muster; I didn't ask ;) [and it wasn't that noticeable either]

Not unlike my kilted beginnings. I've only gathered up things incrementally, and still have a little ways to go to be "properly" attired. NO, no tartan tie with the kilt

Do you know I have never understood why those who are dressing on a financial shoestring fail to do their research. If there are only a few Pounds/Dollars to spare on clothing then why spend it on the wrong stuff? With a bit of research that same amount of money could be much more wisely spent on more suitable attire.

For example, why spend that hard earned loot on a tartan waistcoat when a tartan tie is all that is needed? Fanciful ideas in purchasing inappropriate attire, ----------I see it often on this website sadly-------is a very costly move.

Someone here not so long ago made a very wise comment that many might want to think about and they were:-
"When money is short one cannot afford to get it wrong". Something for some to ponder on before pursuing those fanciful ideas?