How did I miss that you got The Scarf replaced? Good for you.
It looks like you have found your version of plaid. I am your total opposite, I need the high contrast in my tartans as with everything else. I love glen check, and now own several items, but in it I look as exciting as an accountant's ledger. I go in thinking that lots of black for contrast should work out fine, but if you find that boring no wonder I can't pull it off. Thanks for showing the way: I need more -- colour, pattern, texture -- off to experiment.