Less Can Be More

[CMcG]

I really like these examples as well:

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Of course, some of the Highland day attire shown above has more "bells and whistles" than others, yet I think each person represented has a unique style and approach all their own. However, you can begin to detect a common theme throughout the series of photos; i.e. - tweeds, Regimental striped/crested ties, traditional kilts, colour contrasts, the use of patterns in either subtle or bold ways, not really worrying too much about matching everything to a tee, etc.

I also really like those examples! Nonetheless, the extra "bells and whistles" is exactly what I'm moving away from in my personal style. If anything, I'm moving towards the vacuum created by your previously more reserved approach, though I might take it one step more towards simplicity. It's not to say that either way is right or wrong; they are just personal variants of the much larger THCD continuum