Dress tartan = failed concept?

[Farlander]

... How can you not love Dress Turnbull?

I do not believe that I have seen Dress Turnbull before. I have to agree, it is quite an attractive tartan!

I think it is a bit unusual though for a 'dress' tartan in that it does not have the usual large white stripes (or other light color). As such, I would guess that this tartan may not be as good for dancing? My understanding for dancing is that you want/need large contrasting colors. On the plus side, being as attractive as it is, it might make it more popular for general wear.

[Dixiecat]

I do not believe that I have seen Dress Turnbull before. I have to agree, it is quite an attractive tartan!

I think it is a bit unusual though for a 'dress' tartan in that it does not have the usual large white stripes (or other light color). As such, I would guess that this tartan may not be as good for dancing? My understanding for dancing is that you want/need large contrasting colors. On the plus side, being as attractive as it is, it might make it more popular for general wear.

Actually, one of the dancers at my dance school wears Dress Turnbull for her kilt. It looks awesome.
The only reason that white background tartans have taken off with dancers is that they standout against dark background stages or dim light dance venues. In the last 10 years or so, the colours have exploded into fushias, raspberry, turquoise, wine, lavender, etc. They are no less real tartans because of the fashion colours.

I would wear a family tartan for dancing if I had any Scottish connections. I thought I did with my Oliver great grandparents, but it turns out that they game from Wales before going to Newfoundland.