Risking Red - Lewis Kilt Hose, that is....

[M. A. C. Newsome]

My own thoughts about red hose are that they look the best with tartans with only a little red in them. For instance, Campbell of Cawdor, or MacKenzie, or Hunting Robertson, or Murray of Atholl. They help to bring out that color and add a bit of brightness to the outfit.

The Duke of Argyle even wears red hose with the Campbell (Black Watch) tartan, which has no red in it whatsoever.

It's a bit tougher to wear red hose with a tartan that is primarily red. I'm not saying it cannot be done, but it is easier to make it look bad, in my opinion. I think that Ron's outfit here looks just fine.

I would NOT add a red shirt. A nice kakhi color shirt, I think, would look perfect. You need a nice muted nuetral color to balance it all out.

I'm interested in what Hamish might have to say...

Aye,
Matt

[Raphael]

Red is very striking colour. How about red hose with Black Stewart?

[Panache]

...My own thoughts about red hose are that they look the best with tartans with only a little red in them...

I think Matt is onto something here. I hope you post a picture of your Mcleod of Lewis tartan with the red hose. I keep thinking about how well the "Loud Mcleod" and Galbraith Ancient tartans would go with red hose. And then I think $45 for socks! Ye Gods! Where will this whole kilt thing end?

Cheers

Jamie