The Ghillie Shirt

[Tobus]

What about wearing it with brown Ghillie Brogues? See, I look at the brown ones and get the impression it's more informal than the black ones. I want to wear Ghillie Brogues with the shirt. I wouldn't wear buckle brogues, they're too formal. I was thinking something like brown brogues with red or blue hose.

I'm partial to brown brogues for daywear. I know that black is the more popular choice for Highland-style footwear, since it's more versatile for both daywear and evening dress. But brown leather, in my mind, has a much softer and casual effect while still looking smart. I don't own any brown ghillie brogues, and prefer just regular brogues.

If you're stuck on only wearing ghillie brogues, so be it, but keep in mind you can wear them without the laces going up the leg. Just swap them out for regular shoelaces, and it can dress down your footwear somewhat when needed.

I would mirror FossilHunter's opinion on red hose (no matter the hue) being a bit much with that bright Royal Stewart tartan. This is personal preference, of course, and it's the fun part of accessorising with a kilt. There's so much room for personal style or flair when it comes to mixing and matching colours of the non-kilt parts of your wardrobe! Blues and greens go well with your tartan, and shades of brown and khaki can be surprisingly pleasant too. Once you get away from white hose, it opens up a whole new world.