OK, so I don't have my kilt yet, but I'm hoping to place an order in about two weeks time. My question is on some of the accessories.

In my line of work, we're issued black combat boots of various designs, such that I have several pair at any given time, and am comfortable in them. I was thinking that I would just wear a pair with the kilt when it gets here. Are combat boots OK for regular wear, or do I need to find something more appropriate?

Secondly, I'm given to understand that for standard day wear, the sporran should be of brown leather. I'm wondering if that would look odd contrasting to my black leather boots. Which leads me to ask, is a plain design black sporran acceptable for everyday wear or is a plain brown going to be acceptable with black leather boots?

Lastly, flashes on the stockings. Should they be worn all of the time, or only on formal/semi-formal occasions. Also, should they definitely be a flash of the tartan of the kilt, or can they be a solid color taken from the tartan, or even a different tartan all together, say designating clan affiliation when wearing a family tartan kilt?

Thanks for the help guys,

Casey