Flashes question

[Nanook]

The Black Watch (Campbell/Hunting Grant, etc) tartan is VERY simple and dark colorwise.

I don't agree. Its neither simple nor dark. Its subdued. It contains a lot of pigments so was a bit of a status cloth. The weave pattern is not involved yet it creates quite a complex and multi-faceted visual impression. That's part of its beauty and flexibility. Its not boring to the eye.

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 don't see how "Black" coordinates and to what colour hose? Blue and green coordinate quite well--- and look good--- with the Government Tartans. It need not match and, honestly, unless one is using a piece of matching tartan from the same batch it can't. Different materials can, at best, coordinate but never match. Traditional colour for flashes here , however, is red as the red torrie on a dark blue (Balmoral) bonnet.