Quote Originally Posted by davidlpope View Post
From my designer view point, let's look at why Mr. Burgess makes it work.

The red laces tie in with the red stripe in the tartan.

Only two tones in the hose. Again the blue ties in with the blue in the tartan.

The plain white sporran. There is enough going on why bring tassels into the picture. The eye also has a chance to rest.

The kilt is the correct length.

The coatee is impeccably tailored. Correct waist length and correct sleeve length.

The belt and buckle break up the bias of the waistcoat and the straight grain of the kilt. Creating a space for the eye to rest.

I am assuming that the bow tie fabric ties in with the trim and lapels on the coatee.