Question about flashes...

[Tobus]

Also, can anyone confirm whether or not flashes were matching tartan around the turn of the century, or where they red or green as most non-tartan ones of today seem to be?

When you say "matching tartan", are you referring to tartan flashes, or simply flashes that match the colours in the tartan?

To my knowledge, tartan flashes have only been around for a few years. Maybe a decade.

[furballx]

When you say "matching tartan", are you referring to tartan flashes, or simply flashes that match the colours in the tartan?

To my knowledge, tartan flashes have only been around for a few years. Maybe a decade.

Sorry, should have been more clear, I mean flashes matching your kilt, that is to say the same tartan as the kilt.
Dave

[MacLowlife]

Furball,

I assume you are talking about a garter under a turned down cuff. If you want a knot for castellated hose- showing the entire garter- you will have to ask somebody else for that.

But if you are looking for the best way to have a garter hold up your socks and show a little flash, as it were, I think the answer is an elastic band of some sort. Depending on the size and shape of your calves, the band can be continuous- simply pulled up over the hump, or fastened with a closure of some sort - a buckle or a little velcro. You can accomplish the same thing with non-elastic webbing or fabric, but that little spring is there for a reason: it keeps your socks up but doesn't cut off your circulation. Elastic garters were advertised for non-highland wear in 1910. If the authenticity inspector is going to look under your hose cuffs, where will he or she stop?