Quote Originally Posted by cessna152towser View Post
Probably safer to go for a subdued tartan such as Black Watch. IMHO loud tartan trousers look ridiculous and suggest the wearer is an attention seeker who doesn't have the balls to wear a kilt.
I think that's a pretty unfair comment to make about someone. I know several individuals who have "loud" tartans and wear both trews and kilts. Personally, I can see some "loud" tartan trews with formal wear looking natty.

Different horses for courses...

T.