Quote Originally Posted by Tarheel View Post
I think the tone of a red waistcoat would be better received if it were closer to a blood red than scarlet. There may be an urge for others to emulate the contrast of your outfit than complain or discourage the choice.

I have a scarlet vest that I used to wear with my kilt (until I gained weight) but without a jacket. I would choose a golden (linen or wool instead of satin) with a formal before red. That is just my personal tastes.
I like that red has a somewhat traditional origin. I agree that blood red might get the same effect without being quite so aggressive of a contrast.

I think it comes from scarlet contrasting more against black than the blue in the Highlanders of Scotland painting.

Maybe I could have the waistcoat made to match the exact shade of red in the kilt.