Tweed kilts as more than Day Wear?

[KnittedReenactor]

Yes, thank you Jock.
I can see exactly what you mean about the color variations from standard tartan, although the examples I saw had a kind of weathered/reproduction palette. The physical texture of the fabric is also field-rough vs the (relatively) formal-polished of standard tartan.

[OC Richard]

Yes selfcoloured or check tweed kilts were very popular in Victorian/Edwardian times and (based on the photographic evidence) fell out of favour by the 1930s.

But they seem to be making a comeback!

When I started wearing kilts in the 1970s I can't remember ever seeing anyone wearing a selfcoloured tweed kilt. Now I see them fairly often, especially in suits consisting of matching tweed jacket, waistcoat, and kilt.

Now if only the Victorian striped hose would make a comeback