What to wear with a black shadow tartan?

[bunchdescendant]

OK, so I bought a SWK black shadow tartan HW kilt.

I haven't worn it yet because ... I really don't know what to put with it that would look good.

Patterned shirt? Solid shirt? Black leather? Brown leather?? I'm kinda lost here.

Any suggestions?

Ray

[McMurdo]

You could join Clan Destine and wear all black. Perhaps a gray shirt and hose for a subdued look, or if you are feeling a bit more daring perhaps red shirt and hose. As for the leathers, any would work so long as they are matching.

[fudgeman]

I have the same one. It's BLACK----darn near anything goes with black. I especially like red for a color punch. Feeling gloomy---go all black. Look in a mirror----if you like it, wear it.

[ccga3359]

All black

[Adam Pound]

I went to a dinner in mine and wore a black jacket, slightly patterend white shirt, black tie, white hose and black shoes. I thought it looked OK.

[bunchdescendant]

Thanks for your suggestions. I had thought of all black (shirt, hose, shoes, leather) but I haven't tried it yet.

I even contemplated it for Burns Night to get that 'Tuxedo look' with my Argyll jacket but the wife put the brakes on that.

Maybe I'll put together a few looks, post pics and see what y'all think.

Thanks again for your input,

Ray

[ccga3359]

Definately go all black. The ladies will notice you more than all the other peacock-coloured kilties around you. But no, not for something like a Burns celebration.

[Rollo]

All black I think !

[Weasel Mender]

One more vote here for all black

Weasel

[Panache]

Ray,

I will see if I can dig up some pictures of me in mine.

THe SWK Black Shadow works best with black hose.

I have gone all black, but have also had success with a variety of solid contrasting shirts and matching flashes. I have also been able to wear pattern shirts with it that have looked quite smart.

Cheers

Jamie