Newbie question - I am doing this right?

[plaid preacher]

Greetings Army,

If you don't have a regimental time that isn't a huge problem; most regimental this are either navy or burgundy with a diagonal stripe. A reasonable facsimile can be found at most menswear shops.

Robert

[CMcG]

You may wish to consider, if you want to venture further into the traditional look, looking into getting a tattersall shirt and a regimental/university/old school style tie. There does seem to be a marked reluctance of the non Scot kilt-wearer to venture into non matching colours of shirts, ties, hose and even jackets. Should you consider going down this route, you will find far more options are available to you without too much angst, as many non Scots here on this website who have ventured down this apparently terrifying route and have survived, will confirm.

I am a proud survivor of the Highlanderification Programme* and will happily confirm that it opens up a lot of sartorial doors. One trick that I like to use when mixing patterns is to have them of various sizes (big tartan i.e. the kilt, small check i.e. tattersall shirt, medium stripe i.e. repp tie). This breaks them up against each other better, rather than looking they were a failed attempt to match things that don't match. I also usually avoid repeating the same pattern, though there are some exceptions to that like a tartan waistcoat for certain special occasions (Tartan Day, formal evening wear, etc).

My only warning is that, should you go down this route, you may find it spilling over into your non-kilted attire too

*patent pending

[Jock Scot]

One tie of regimental style that many use on this website is the ABF tie----Army(British and perhaps the Commonwealth too) Benevolent Fund------, it will not in any way upset any serving or retired serviceman, when worn by anyone, as it is a registered, and first rate, charity. There are one or two threads here about the ABF tie being worn very successfully with the kilt around the world and I am sure that the search function here, or some kind xmarks member, will point you in the right direction should you be interested. Also, I think there is an Xmarksthescot tie as well, but I am not sure about that.

[Army]

Thank you very much for all of the feedback, it truly is appreciated. I understand that it's getting the smaller details correct that can really make an outfit, and to be honest, without your guys help I just really wouldn't know (that was my second time ever putting on a kilt). I can definitely see how accessorising you kilt can become a bit addictive..... so many choices..... my wife is going to kill me.....

[Tobus]

Also, I think there is an Xmarksthescot tie as well, but I am not sure about that.

I believe the officially adopted XMTS tie can be found here.

[Richrail]

I believe the officially adopted XMTS tie can be found here.

excellent site for ties, love it.

[Cecil]

Army, another new guy here. Well done.

[Eck]

Aye, looking good Army. You have obviously done your homework. Can I suggest for the traditional look (which you appear to be aiming for) that you swap what appears to be in the photo (not too clear) belt hangers for your sporran for a standard leather sporran belt. Only a suggestion as I think you look really smart. Well done.

[kiltedjoss]

You look great. I started conservative. Moved to casual w sweaters, boots, etc... Then, moved to different ties, hose, flashes, etc... as my budget expanded. Great going!!

[Joshua]

Thanks for the suggestions Jock Scot. I don't have any regimental/university ties, but I do have a couple rugby club ties that might work. What kind of tie knot were you thinking of?

I'm gonna assume Jock is suggesting a four-in-hand, and I would concur, although a half-windsor would also work. Those of us with shorter, or thicker necks don't get away with wide knots so the thinner a knot you can make, the better.

My other suggestion, is just a common misconception if you are wearing or not wearing a belt with the vest (I can't tell from your picture). When wearing a vest, the belt isn't really necessary and frankly, kilt belts are less comfortable than no kilt belt, if you've went through the trouble of wearing full kit - every bit of comfort you can afford is a good thing.