And what about jackets made of tartan to match the kilt? Very traditional.
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I think he is talking about solid color kilts matching a solid color jacket, or tweed kilt and matching jacket.
I'm certainly not one to knock tradition, but my understanding of what the author is looking for is business attire. As natty as an all-tartan suit could look, it would almost necessarily be too loud for business wear, and even the few patterns that aren't are likely to still be distracting. Some sort of muted/ancient/weathered version of the tartan might be best, too.

I think it's a fine line, at least in the context of business attire in North America. You're looking for something that makes you feel confident while also making the other person see you as a professional, with each of these being too important to neglect entirely. As proper as it may be, I think you're likely to take a hit in how other people see you if you wear a kilt, at least in general and at least initially.

My opinion is that the best solution is to "draw the sting." By that, I mean wearing something that immediately catches their attention but then registers as something they can identify and thus move on. Have a sporran (a relatively subdued semi-formal one, in my opinion), flashes, and all the other proper gear (other than perhaps a sgian dubh). I think matching non-tartan patterns fail to do this, as well as looking like skirt-suits. Your average person is probably vaguely aware then men wear tartan kilts, but I think that unless you've got a Prince Charlie or Jacobite shirt, non-tartan is too far.

I'd have similar advice for someone who wanted to wear traditional Kenyan, Mandarin, or American Western clothing. It's certainly your right to go kilted, and it may be unfair that others judge you based on your looks, but in business you have a responsibility to present yourself as best as possible.

Again, just my thoughts.