Congratulations, Ron. What a truly beautiful tartan (I do not think I have seen that one before) - it is gorgeous - and a fine Kathy Kilt to boot! Wonderful!

In my opinion - not that you asked for it! - I think the black accessories work best with this kilt, as in your first photo. Black allows the tartan to speak for itself and to shine. The brighter colours force the tartan to fight for survival and tend to overwhelm it. Just my thoughts en passant, as it were!