Tartan Kilt Flashes..

**Tobus** · 12th September 17, 06:47 AM

I agree with Steve on tartan flashes. They aren't traditional in any sense and are not something that most folks would consider as an upgrade to regular flashes (except the retailers who want to sell them to you as special items).

But with that said, it appears that a lot of kilt makers will throw in a set of tartan flashes with the kilt whether you ask for them or not. I have several sets of them that came with my kilts, and they never get worn. It's an easy thing for kilt makers to make them with some of the scrap tartan. If you're really set on having tartan flashes, it's a good idea to have them made from the same cloth so they match.

**Taskr** · 12th September 17, 11:20 AM

A ditto on that; my tartan flashes sit in a drawer unused. I've a small collection of cloth ribbon flashes that I've fashioned myself over a few years (fold ribbon, stitch, stagger chevron cut. Slide on to elastic as needed)

**Famous Willie** · 12th September 17, 05:04 PM

I called the store today and was talking to the Lady who has set me up with the Kilt, and she told me that Store has a set of Kilt Flashes made from the scraps of the Fabric the Kilt is made from, so they will match. They include them with the Kilt.. Thank you everyone for all your advice, I will see what they look like, maybe I'll wear them on really Special Occasions. When I pick my Kilt up in Late October, Early November, I plan on purchasing a set of Green Flashes...

Thank you Tarheel on the suggestion of Hose Colour to wear with the Flashes. With the Tartan being Farquharson Modern, I was leaning on Black, or Dark Green or Blue Hose... I have a pair of White Kilt Hose and a pair of Black Socks that are quite similar to Kilt Hose that come up over the Knee, then can be folded down over the Garter and look like Kilt Hose. The Black Socks are even Ribbed, and need to be set right on the Leg so they look in line. I think a Set of Dark Green Flashes would look sharp on the Black Hose/Socks.. And the Farquharson Tartan..

Bill

**Mike S** · 12th September 17, 08:13 PM

I DO always wear flashes with my kilt hose (usually the tied variety), however I don't care too much for tartan flashes either. If they come free with the kilt (as is often the case with many custom kilt makers), I'll take them (hey, we are notoriously frugal by nature ;) ). But I don't recall ever wearing them.

**Grizzled Ian** · 13th September 17, 01:00 AM

I have several pairs of tartan flashes too, and I never use them. I typically tie garters, in colours that I hope are sympathetic with my hose. I have lots of choice for both hose and garter ties.

If I am wearing a special outfit, then I usually don't go beyond red or crimson; and for really special, I might tie my red garters around the outside of the turndown. I wouldn't contemplate tartan flashes (but then, to be even-handed, I wouldn't contemplate a fly plaid either).

**Famous Willie** · 13th September 17, 05:56 AM

Originally Posted by Grizzled Ian

I have several pairs of tartan flashes too, and I never use them. I typically tie garters, in colours that I hope are sympathetic with my hose. I have lots of choice for both hose and garter ties.

If I am wearing a special outfit, then I usually don't go beyond red or crimson; and for really special, I might tie my red garters around the outside of the turndown. I wouldn't contemplate tartan flashes (but then, to be even-handed, I wouldn't contemplate a fly plaid either).

This is something I'd like to do, is tie my own garters, what would you suggest I use for fabric?. I've already been online and saw a couple of youtube videos on tying one's own garters...

**Tobus** · 13th September 17, 06:27 AM

Originally Posted by Famous Willie

This is something I'd like to do, is tie my own garters, what would you suggest I use for fabric?. I've already been online and saw a couple of youtube videos on tying one's own garters...

Best thing to do is buy traditional wool garter ties that are already pre-made for that purpose. But if you don't want to spend that much on them, you can sort of fake it by going to the fabric store and looking for twill tape. It will usually be on a spool, somewhere on a shelf with ribbons and decorative trim items. If you can find 1" wide twill tape, then cut it around 36" length, fringe the ends and keep it from unraveling, it can work.