Kilt attire add-ons. Are they necessary?

[Tomo]

Hmmm the only 'add-on' I see as necessary is a sporran (due to the absence of pockets, and even then not needed for some activities) and, personally, I can't see me wearing a kilt without hose.

The rest are then either largely optional or personal preference. The choice (if any) of shirt, jacket, vest, neckwear, socks, footwear and everything else may be driven by the occasion - but not always.

The 'add-on' I see as optional - and don't always wear - include:
- SD
- Belt
- Flashes
- Kilt Pin
- Jacket
- Vest
- Shirt & Tie
- Cufflinks (depends on the shirt)
- Balmoral (rarely worn)
- Ghillie Brogues (not worn in at least 15 years)
- Pocket Watch and Chain (worn once, 20 odd years ago)
- Dirk (never worn one)
- Plaid (don't own one or see the need to do so)
- Plaid Brooch (see previous)
- Glengarry (not in a pipe band)
- Cromach (not a shepherd, nor a serving or retired officer of a Highland Regiment)

I think there is sometimes a bit of push from the outfitters to have the whole kit and caboodle and perhaps that drives expectations to some extent.