Dear Ms [strike]Manners[/strike]* XMarks.

Being of good taste yet empty wallet, I only have one properly made Scottish wool kilt, and that is in Black Watch Dress (the one with a fair amount of white in it.)

When piping at a funeral, that is the kilt that I wear since I consider my more casual-but-darker kilts inappropriate for such a function. I normally wear black hose and a black button up shirt with no tie.

(I should mention that these are funerals for friends and family Because of my poor health I have not taken on any paid functions.)

My Lady, steeped in Old World tradition, believes that the white in my kilt is too flashy for funerals. While we both agree that something like Steward Black would be a wonderful choice, I have to be realistic.

So Ms Xmarks, I cast the question at you.

Is it better to wear a properly tailored Black Watch Dress kilt, or would I be better off getting an inexpensive Night Stalker or other "dark" kilt?

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