color change?

[Tobus]

Actually, yes, black in winter, khaki / taupe in spring & summer

Interesting! I've never met a man who did this.

[Father Bill]

Well, either one goes with black shirts, and up here in Canada, we remember that dark colours absorb more warmth from the sun, but paler colours reflect the heat away in summer. I even sometimes wear a grey or powder-blue clergy shirt on really hot days.

[Liam]

As my kilt is not a seasonal fashion accessory, no, I can't imagine why I'd change colours with the seasons. Seems like kind of an odd concept, to be honest.

Do you only wear particular trouser colours during certain times of the year?

Historically there was fashion rule for women "no white after Labour Day". There is also a practice with the U.S. Navy wearing their dress "Whites" in the summer, presumably due to the warmer weather. Some of you with a Naval background can add more to this.
For men dark colours are traditionally worn in winter, lighter in summer. As the Padre points out, think khaki in summer, black in winter.

[cck]

As my kilt is not a seasonal fashion accessory, no, I can't imagine why I'd change colours with the seasons. Seems like kind of an odd concept, to be honest.

Do you only wear particular trouser colours during certain times of the year?

I am pretty much in agreement with Tobus. I wear a kilt that is associated with my name. Frequently I am asked about the tartan and I can explain the family association. To be wearing the color of the week/month/season is not the position I want to be in.

[JohntheBiker]

Actually, yes, black in winter, khaki / taupe in spring & summer, but not my kilts. They're my nametag and I don't change my name for pity's sake!

Works well and reflects Canada's two seasons - six months of winter and six months of the rest!

[Liam]

Works well and reflects Canada's two seasons - six months of winter and six months of the rest!

I thought we had two seasons... Winter and Road Construction!

[SDNTN]

Thanks guys, good info to think on. I could see changing with the season being odd if you have a clan association. That makes lots of sense.

I do change trouser colors with the seasons much like the US millitary. Navy blue in the fall and winter, khaki and green in the spring and summer. I have to wear black at work so I don't wear it in my off time.

I don't have that many kilts at this point and I chose black watch because it goes with lots of shirts. This season it will be a change of material more than a change of color. PV and cotton vs. acrylic. The shirt colors may change as I've decided to try the tan tactical/outdoor shirts I've seen recommended on the forum.

Incidentally, pics are coming so you guys can put a face with a name.

[mookien]

... I have 3yds double width of 13oz Maclaren Ancient on order to make a 6yd spring/summer kilt, for spring hikes, golfing, etc,

And in the future (late this summer) will order 4yds double width Maclaren Weathered for a fall/winter 8yd tank, for squirrel hunting, camping, winter hikes, etc....

The ancient will make an excellent spring/summer kilt and the weathered a great fall/winter garment.

If it were me, I would get the weathered cloth woven in 15-16 oz. weight for added warmth.

[Hipbilly]

Yeah, that's my plan (16oz lochcarron)... For me its not much about fashion, or springtime colors, or heat reflection, so much as it is about the color of the leaves... I like to blend in when I'm in the woods, whether I'm hunting or not...

[IsaacW]

Never considered it. The only seasonal fashion changes for me are due to climate. Here in WI we can go from -20F in winter to 100F in summer pretty easily. Even then, I like what I wear and have been known to wear waistcoats and tweed even in summer. As for kilts. For over 15 years I had only one, a Cameron of Erracht kilt. Now, that is gone and I have a Black Watch. That is pretty much what I wear.