so without starting another thread unless you think i should i have some more newbie questions. first is what color hose ? i will be wearing a white shirt and a black bow tie unless i can find a sutherland bow tie and a black sport coat. i am not so traditional and am covered in tattoos and a big beard so i will not be wearing dress shoes. my footwear of choice will most likely be short doc martin boots. is there a rule of thumb or i guess hose for color matching or what to do or not to do? also my other question is about the sporran. it there a cretain style or color i should not get "again with the rules" or do i just get one that i like the looks of? thanks in advance