Well, I think A LOT depends on the tartan and the associated clothing, particularly hose.

Example:
The Black Watch (Campbell/Hunting Grant, etc) tartan is VERY simple and dark colorwise. Thus, black flashes are about all that coordinates (unless one MATCHES the green or blue/navy. Most coordinate with whatever is worn WITH the kilt.

I like to coordinate the hose with the kilt and the flashes with minor colors (usually the bright stripes) in the kilt, which brings them out. THAT is one of the thinks I like about Caledonia 155! It has red, blue, black, green, white, and even yellow in the kilt, allowing for a wide range of coordination.


I'd say that brown flashes could look great or terrible, depending upon the coordination with the hose and jacket in question. Most herringbones have other accent tones, besides the main one. IF off-white is in the jacket, it might work. Brown hose with black flashes might work better. Maybe brown flashes with black hose IF the brown MATCHES the brown of the jacket (ties black to kilt and accessories and brown to the jacket).

Other thoughts?