In need of some advice...

**Morath** · 20th March 06, 06:32 PM

I just odered a Black Watch semi-trad from USAK, and I am wondering what color of hose would be acceptable. My sporran and belt are black, and I have no idea what color my shirt will be (any suggestions?). Also, what kind of footwear should I be looking for? Any help in this matter will be greatly appreciated.

Respectfully,
John L. Lytle

**KiltedCodeWarrior** · 20th March 06, 07:58 PM

Morath, Welcome, in case I did not say so on the other thread. As for accessories with a Blackwatch, you have a number of options. With a black sporran and belt, your hose and shirt choices are open, but I would sugest blak shoes. Wingtips for formal, but loafers for formal will be fine.

Now for shirt and hose, bottle green, navy, or black will work with a BW kilt with no problems. If you want the easy shirt to match, wear a white, or off-white, with any of the above hose combinations. If you want to get really coordinated, a shirt that matches the hose is a good look, but does make you somewhat dark with the BW tartan.

**Colin** · 21st March 06, 09:59 AM

I would agree with KCW, but would disagree with the black hose. The navy and bottle green, while both dark, will look better than the black. The Black Watch is such a dark tartan that the black will make it even darker. As it has also been pointed out here before, too much dark colour below and it may make the person look bottom heavy. You could also go for Stone or Oatmeal coloured hose.

For shoes, find yourself a nice pair of Oxfords ( http://image.sears.ca/icat/63/03/673...l=230&cvt=jpeg ) or just some nice black dress shoes. Whenever I hear loafers, I always think of those ugly *** penny loafers with the tassles on them that, when worn with white socks, add to the rumour that men can't dress well.

**macwilkin** · 21st March 06, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by Colin

I would agree with KCW, but would disagree with the black hose. The navy and bottle green, while both dark, will look better than the black. The Black Watch is such a dark tartan that the black will make it even darker. As it has also been pointed out here before, too much dark colour below and it may make the person look bottom heavy. You could also go for Stone or Oatmeal coloured hose.

For shoes, find yourself a nice pair of Oxfords ( http://image.sears.ca/icat/63/03/673...l=230&cvt=jpeg ) or just some nice black dress shoes. Whenever I hear loafers, I always think of those ugly *** penny loafers with the tassles on them that, when worn with white socks, add to the rumour that men can't dress well.

Another possibility would be a lovat green/olive coloured hose, since that is what the Black Watch wears for No. 2 dress (rougly equivalent to civilian day wear).

btw, I should take this opportunity to point out that the name of the regiment is The Black Watch (two words) -- I frequently see "Blackwatch", which is not correct.

Cheers,

Todd

**RockyR** · 21st March 06, 10:36 AM

I agree with Colin... Bottle green or navy hose... NOT black. To me (IMHO), black hose look more like "leggings" than hose.

Whichever you choose... pick the opposite color flash. Green hose with Navy flash or Navy hose with Green flash looks VERY smart.

Another option... go with Cream hose and EITHER flash.

**KiltedKnight** · 21st March 06, 03:57 PM

This past week-end I did something very out of character, I bought a black longsleeved shirt and a white silk necktie. I now plan on getting a pair of black hose and I already have some white flashes to go with them but I have an idea that with my Macleod of Harris Hunting 'tank' and my black Argyle jacket it should make a great but unusual outfit. What think you?
Pretty dressy I know but not a bad one for a funeral. I would probably substitute a black tie for a funeral, I don't know.

Chris.

**Morath** · 21st March 06, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by Colin

Whenever I hear loafers, I always think of those ugly *** penny loafers with the tassles on them that, when worn with white socks, add to the rumour that men can't dress well.

Funny... I was thinking the same thing.

Thanks for the advice. I plan on going to the mall this weekend and I'll keep out an eye for some proper footwear.

**UmAnOnion** · 22nd March 06, 04:04 AM

Originally Posted by KiltedKnight

This past week-end I did something very out of character, I bought a black longsleeved shirt and a white silk necktie. I now plan on getting a pair of black hose and I already have some white flashes to go with them but I have an idea that with my Macleod of Harris Hunting 'tank' and my black Argyle jacket it should make a great but unusual outfit. What think you?
Pretty dressy I know but not a bad one for a funeral. I would probably substitute a black tie for a funeral, I don't know.

Chris.

Not quite sure what MacLeod of Harris Hunting looks like (a quick search pulled up two very different colorways - look @ #70 & #71 here ) but all that black has visions of a kilted mafiosa gunning - i mean RUNNING thru my head...

**GlassMan** · 22nd March 06, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by UmAnOnion

Not quite sure what MacLeod of Harris Hunting looks like (a quick search pulled up two very different colorways - look @ #70 & #71 here ) but all that black has visions of a kilted mafiosa gunning - i mean RUNNING thru my head...

Hmm, I wonder what the Godfather theme song would sound like arranged for bagpipes?

**KiltedKnight** · 22nd March 06, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by UmAnOnion

Not quite sure what MacLeod of Harris Hunting looks like (a quick search pulled up two very different colorways - look @ #70 & #71 here ) but all that black has visions of a kilted mafiosa gunning - i mean RUNNING thru my head...

I have both #70 & #71. Number 71 is the Macleod Ancient and the Number 70 is the Macleod of Harris, also my avitar and that's the one that I'd wear with the outfit.

Why, you godda problem wid dat?

Chris.