New Duke of York kilt (or "Newsome in a Tewksbury")

[JSFMACLJR]

Sir,

What a fantastic kilted ensemble, you are the spitting image one strives for.

I thought you might be singing opera.


I too thought that one could get away with wearing a regimental striped tie and if Matt can pull it then so can the rest of us. I guess the size of the stripes and corresponding colors to the tartan are a key factor is selecting your neckwear.

Actually the size of the stripes and the colours really have no bearing in selecting a regimental striped tie to wear with the kilt. If you have a connection with the regiment, it doesn't matter what your tartan looks like. The key factor here is "entitlement."

[Kiltman]

Many congratulations to you Matt. What a beautiful kilt!

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Actually the size of the stripes and the colours really have no bearing in selecting a regimental striped tie to wear with the kilt. If you have a connection with the regiment, it doesn't matter what your tartan looks like. The key factor here is "entitlement."

Which is why I like my "regimental style" tie. It's not actually a regimental tie, so I don't have to worry about giving the impression that I have a connection to a particular regiment. But the colors do look great with my kilt.

There used to be a company years ago that would make neck ties with these similar regimental stripes, but based off of a tartan. In essence the sett of the tartan would only be shown in one direction, making stripes. But these ties were designed to wear with the kilt. I've seen a few older gents wearing them with their kilts and think they are a marvelous idea.

[macwilkin]

Which is why I like my "regimental style" tie. It's not actually a regimental tie, so I don't have to worry about giving the impression that I have a connection to a particular regiment. But the colors do look great with my kilt.

There used to be a company years ago that would make neck ties with these similar regimental stripes, but based off of a tartan. In essence the sett of the tartan would only be shown in one direction, making stripes. But these ties were designed to wear with the kilt. I've seen a few older gents wearing them with their kilts and think they are a marvelous idea.

Now that would be something to see, Matt.

Another tie option is the "crested" tie. Whilst I'm not fond of the polyester ties with clansman's badges embroidered on them, you can find quality crested ties at places such as Ben Silver, Orvis or J. Press. A "crested" tie with various embroidered emblems looks quite natty, especially if you're going for the "country gent" look -- a tie with pheasants, gun dogs, etc. would look very good.

Regards,

Todd

[ForresterModern]

Which is why I like my "regimental style" tie. It's not actually a regimental tie, so I don't have to worry about giving the impression that I have a connection to a particular regiment. But the colors do look great with my kilt.

There used to be a company years ago that would make neck ties with these similar regimental stripes, but based off of a tartan. In essence the sett of the tartan would only be shown in one direction, making stripes. But these ties were designed to wear with the kilt. I've seen a few older gents wearing them with their kilts and think they are a marvelous idea.

So is a "regimental style tie" meant to be worn without something underneath (like maybe without any undershirt), or only if you are wearing your kilt regimental?

[macwilkin]

So is a "regimental style tie" meant to be worn without something underneath (like maybe without any undershirt), or only if you are wearing your kilt regimental?

"Regimental" ties are similar to "old school" ties in the fact that many regiments in the British Commonwealth have adopted particular patterns which are worn as neckties with civilian "mufti" as a way to identify themselves as members of the regiment/corps/etc.

Many clubs and organizations also have their own ties which identify the wearer as a bona fide member. For example, I frequently wear the tie of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, a hereditary society for descendents of Union Army Officers. MOLLUS was also the first organization in the USA to adopt a rosette:

http://www.dexterrosettes.com/History/

Regards,

Todd