Panache
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I'm a big fan of an Argyle sock, myself. Tartan is familiar, but I can't call the name to mind from memory... Jacket/ waistcoat are great - always nice to see something different than the more formal black being worn with a kilt. The regular shoes look great (truth be told, I'm not a huge fan of the high-lacing brogues; I think I'm gong to try and track down a buckling pair for my own Highland dress). The long Sporran is an interesting choice, too - I most commonly see those on pipers, especially military.
Edward,
The tartan is Nicholson muted hunting from Batley's which is a smaller weaving mill. My wife is a Nichol so this tartan honors her and her family. As for ghillie brogues, I have a pair but tend to leave them for black tie occasions (I personally think a regular shoe works just fine.) Buckle brogues would be fun but I would would wear them only with a Formal doublet (like my Sheriffmuir).
Though horsehair sporrans are mainly seen nowadays on pipers this wasn't always the case like you can see with Queen Victoria's companion/servant John Brown
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Brown_(servant)
Cheers
Jamie
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