Urgent advice needed

[Colin]

If I recall correctly, the Shadow tartan is almost monochrome black; I'd go with that one ...with the black tie.

I second that. It will be like the Resevoir Dogs only kilted

[Southern Breeze]

My condolonces to you and your family.
Blackwatch is what I wear to funerals.

[Livingston]

My sympathies to you and your family. I would go with the Black Watch and black tie. A more traditional look.

[cavscout]

Blackwatch. Grace and Peace to your family.

[flyv65]

Shadow heavyweight and a black tie: and touch up the pleats if they need it. Good sharp pleats on your kilt shows respect in the same way a sharp crease on your pants did (when you wore them).

Bryan ...condolences, Rob...

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Thanks all for your condolences and advice. I think that I am going to go with the Blackwatch. I feel that the tradition and quality of that kilt will honor my uncle the best. I like my 2 SWK's, but they really are a budget kilt. I just feel like I would not be presenting myself at my best because I would now the difference, even if nobody else would. For another occasion, just going out someplace nice, I am going to pair the shadow and the black argyll jacket with black tie. I think it will look really sharp.

Graham's foray last year also convinced that the Blackwatch would be very respectful:



My jacket has the silver buttons. I just hope they don't look too flashy. Oh well, no cure for it at this point.

Peace.

[Jeremiah]

My Condolences. I hope the service is wonderful. When I die, i want my family to celebrate who I was, not mourn what was lost. For me, death has lost it's sting. Be Blessed, I am praying for your family.

[Robin]

My condolonces...

The Black Watch will be perfect.

Very sorry to hear...

Robin.

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

I have decided on the kilt, but some have mentioned that Blackwatch is appropriate for other than that it is a dark and conservative tartan. I get the feeling that the Blackwatch is also appropriate because of the regiment it represents. Anyboy want to enlighten me as to the background? Is it just that it is a very old and respected tartan?

Thanks again for the condolences. Sitting here at the airport and not really looking forward to where I am going or leaving my family behind.

[djweso]

I lost my grandfather about a month ago. I am sorry for your pain.

I think the Black Watch is a good choice for its traditional nature, but I'm not a good one to offer historical information, sorry.