In the interests of peace and harmony I will refrain from debating some of the comments here. Since tartan seems to be the catalyst for so much debate, and I realize the subject of the thread is tartan etiquette, another option is to go with tweed, I have 2 kilts in tweed that are grand. And then of course you could choose a solid color kilt as well such as St. Patrick's blue or saffron. Both make very nice kilts and at the same time avoid getting in any clamor over tartan.