Quote Originally Posted by Mike_Oettle View Post
While having a plaid (a fly plaid or any other kind) and a waistcoat from exactly the same material as the kilt they go with will make for a very handsome outfit, my understanding of Highland dress tradition is that this is not essential.
For example, the Atholl Highlanders parade wearing kilts and plaids that quite noticeably are not from the same dye lots.
And a waistcoat in the same tartan as the kilt, but in a different colour style, is quite acceptable. In fact, I have it in mind to order a waistcoat in Lindsay Muted to go with the Lindsay Modern kilt that I hope to be able to wear by Christmas.
Great point, Mike. I sometimes wear a tartan waistcoat in a different colour scheme than my kilt, but the sett is the same. There is nothing wrong with this approach for Highland evening attire at all, and I have seen others (Macphersons) do the same in the Highlands. It's something a wee bit different and makes for an interesting and rather smart look.

Cheers,