> 2. Trousers or trews are generally more common.
There are differences between "Trousers" and "Trews" - that is, between looser and tighter fit.
There are the British/Gaulish/viking style of loose-fitting trousers (ofentimes tied at the ankle). If in stripes ot tartan, the lines of color would go straight down the leg. As shown worn by our favorite gaul: http://www.saigan.com/kidscorner/comics/astrixch.htm
Then there are (relatively) skin-tight bias-cut trews, which confom to the leg (and other bits) and can be seen in pictures of rich Scottish Highlanders and looking like tartan tights. The bias cut makes the cloth more flexible (helping with fit) and the stripes or tartan would be at 45 degrees to the line of the leg, making a diamond pattern. The fellow on the HQ & HW covers wears trews, as does the illustration for "trews" at: http://www.tartansauthority.com/Web/Site/Highland_Dress/Highland_Dress.asp
(BTW, the saffron kilt illustrating "The Belted Plaid" is a seperate garment from the saffron shirt with the long sleeves (the leine, though the sleeves were normally sewn shut, making large bags or pockets). Likewise, the red tartan jacket & kilt are two different garments in the second picture).
RR
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