I'm enjoying the conversation here. I have to agree that there is a definite line between must-have and nice-to-have, and done tastefully both fall well within the respectful range for an outfit. I like to add a little something to make things nice, for my PC usually high-quality studs for my shirt and/or vintage cufflinks, maybe a ring, but nothing outlandish. I'm also a fan of diced hose but am too cheap to buy a pair!

I do quite deliberately stop between interests and tradition, to the extent that my knowledge allows. I really like to wear a nice watch, but as the more conservative tradition dictates don't wear a watch with black tie (I do usually have a pocket watch tucked into my waistcoat, but not with the chain on display). I've always been a knife guy, and while I enjoy a nice sgian dubh, don't go the Victorian route of wearing a dirk with a PC. I also don't judge people who do the opposite of those things, so long as the kilt is treated respectfully.

I have to admit that the red velvet PC jackets that can be found do have a certain temptation for Christmas, but I quite simply don't have the personality to pull off that loud of an outfit. Attire to a certain extent does need to match the wearer.