Trying something (a bit) more traditional

[Just Hugh]

That's interesting. I'm actually willing to mix tartans, although I've never really had an occasion to do it. It's a bit like mixing patterns - tattersall, tweed, corduroy - not for the faint of heart sartorially - but extra natty when done well.

However, I think it can be done well with tartans. I have a large set red shirt that I wear to ski with khaki (the British green, not the American tan) wool pants and I think a blue and green tartan scarf would be striking with it. Ah, maybe I have done that now that I think about it.

I think the shepards/laird/day plaid looks good because the tartan isn't trying to match. I just thought it might be considered gauche by the purists.

You look good, my friend.