Aye Todd,

After 27 years in corporate America (daily necktie with a vast collection), I switched courses and now only wear them tie thingies for the occasional funeral service or to trick out a fancy (for me) kilt turn out.

It was a difficult decision to purchase that Isle of Skye necktie....not just knowing that Ham, and others, say "don't do that!" but just the mere act of purchasing another necktie was difficult for me...

But, as to the original question, out here in the canyonlands where most folks have little clue about kilts and accessories I think the tartan tie to match the tartan of the kilt "works" for the viewer...

Ron