Quote Originally Posted by Jock Scot View Post
Nothing wrong with tweed ties Ted. Somewhat perversely I prefer plain tweed. I don't know where this "no tartan above the waist" saying came from, but I am not a fan of tartan ties worn with the kilt, or with trousers. Of course there are fans of the tartan waistcoat too, they are not for me, but they certainly make a statement.


Well... the phrase "it's too cuntry club" gets tossed around a lot. I was having a difficult time understanding why a tartan tie is so aughful, while a tartan waistcoat is just fine. Sounds like this is all coming down to one's own personal preferences rather than some kind of rule.

BTW, I've read a lot of negative things about tarten or patterned waistcoats, like tweed, being worn with trousers and suits. I've done web searches on that and come across these "it's country club," type statements. I, for the life of me, don't understand what the problem is, unless the pattern is too busy or weird.