Quote Originally Posted by Panache View Post
There have been some lively discussions her over the last few days concerning traditional highland attire and the rules of fashion (not to mention flat caps! ).

But Ladies and Gentlemen of X Marks the Scot.com we have not discussed the missing element of Style...

Our own flair and individuality.

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Style is a wonderful mixture of tradition, color sense, fashion rules (including knowing where to bend or even break them), practicality, and that all important factor...

...our own unique selves.
Many years ago my wife went to a "consultant" to help her dial in her color and pattern "harmonies." Consequently, she has her own personal wheel of color swatches which she adheres to when purchasing any article of clothing. Does it work for her? You betcha! IMHO the money she paid that consultant was money well spent!

But just knowing what colors work most flatteringly with one's harmony is only part of the equation. I joke about wearing flat caps Samuel Jackson style because he somewhat famously wears his backwards. But the truth is, a backward turned flat cap suits my face much better that wearing it normally--ie, it better suits my harmony.

As for more traditional kilt attire, on some it suits them to a tee. On others, well... Bending the "rules" can bring one back into one's personal harmony. I think that's why some can pull off a very casual presentation and wear baseball hats or hawaiian shirts or whatever with a kilt and look good....