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Originally Posted by mudd Which model from Celtic Croft is that? Give us a review. |
The economy model Black Watch kilt (and fly plaid) from the Celtic Croft is a poly/wool blend. They note on their website that it is about a 9-10 oz. weight.
I found it comfortable and a very good fit (though my hip measurement is only 3 inches different than my waist). The three straps are lightweight and I wouldn't want to tug too hard on them while putting it on or off. The material is handsome and has a nice feel to it. My wife feels that it is too light and could border on the realm of being like a costume kilt. She loves the solidness of my UK gray mocker and that is her basis of comparison. I felt for the $99 it was a good value for an entry level kilt. I wore it out and about on a cold and somewhat rainy St. Patrick's Day and found it plenty comfortable. I imagine come summer I will be able to wear it with equal comfort. I think they are pretty accurate in their description on their website about this model.
All that said I don't think I would get another economy model (I had considered ordering a Royal Stewart). I think that I will wear and enjoy this one, but probably would want to move up in fabric weight for my next traditional kilt.
I HIGHLY recommend the brooches at the Celtic Croft. I picked the Nevern model to hold the fly plaid in place. It is a very handsome piece in person. I want to wear my fly plaid just to show it off.
The black flashes I ordered from them seem a bit too stiff.
I ordered a kilt, fly plaid, brooch, socks, flashes, and a sporran for just under $250 (including shipping). I feel as a newbie I got a complete outfit for a reasonable price. The folks at the Celtic Croft were very pleasant to deal with on the phone and I got everything in about 4 days.
I would absolutely order from them again. However I think my next kilts will be a Khaki AK and hopefully a knife pleated Galbraith modern kilt from Mr. Matt Newsome. After that hmmmmmm....
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