show me your favorite kilts

[kiltedjoss]

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USAK 5yd wool.

[Panache]

show me your favorite kilts, great kilts, and kilt outfits.

Difficult question. At this moment I would have to say...


My favorite Kilt outfit



USA Kilt 5 yard wool kilt in the muted hunting MacNicol tartan and lovat blue jacket, waistcoat, and argyll hose. Smart daywear is my very favorite look for highland attire and just love all these pastel colors. I have a lovat bonnet now to go with the outfit and might change the sporran for a simpler one, but beyond that I think this outfit is a winner.

As for my favorite kilt

Heatherfield tartan kilt by Barb Tewksbury



This tartan was designed by Rex Tremende and he gave me this material as a gift of friendship. THE Barb Tewksbury made this kilt and believe me her legendary reputation here on XMTS is well earned. This is one of two Heatherfield tartan kilts in existence and both are made by Barb. The colors are amazing. The thought that went into this tartan show Rex's great knowledge of tartan, style, and color.







Cheers

Jamie

[Moski]

Here's my current favorite. Though it will be replaced by the product of the IOS yardage I just ordered to make a hand sewn.

Stillwater Heavyweight in Black Stewart.

[McMurdo]

I think our answers to this question can and will develop over time, right now I would say these are my favourites

My Royal Stewart, it was sewn up by Barb Tewksbury and is pleated to the stripe. I wore it the day I go married and my mother is a Stewart so for me it was an important tartan to have and one I constantly reach for when I go to get a kilt from the closet





Next I`d say is my Royal Naval Association kilt it was also sewn up by Barb and was woven by DC Dagliesh. I decided to get it after my Uncle passed away, I was named for him and he was in the Royal Navy during the war, it is also pleated to the line in this case the red white red line it really makes for a dramatic look.





Another favourite would be the Isle of Skye this one has been at the top of my list since I purchased it some years ago and was also handsewn this one was purchased from the Scottish Company in Toronto and is pleated to the sett





Those are my favourite 8 yard kilts as for 4 yard box pleated kilts I have 3 of those all hand sewn by Matt Newsome of those my favourite would be my Carolina tartan.

[creagdhubh]

Wonderful photos, gentlemen!

My favourites are always of Clan Macpherson tartans, naturally, since I am a Macpherson. However, I am also rather fond of the Clan Chattan tartan, and since the Clan Macpherson is one of the leading Highland clans that make up the Clan Chattan Confederation (don't tell a Mackintosh that! Haha!), it is quite appropriate for Macphersons to wear the Chattan sett at various times, or for certain occasions, if they so wish.

Photos to follow...

Beananch'd libh,

[Alan H]

"Favorite" is tough....but my NICEST kilt is the Capercaillie, modern by Lady Chrstel.

[creagdhubh]

Photos as promised. All of the tartans featured are Macpherson setts.











Cheers,

[creagdhubh]

Continued...












Cheers,

[CMcG]

Well, seeing as most people are picking their favorites (plural), rather than just one, I guess I'll pick two.

The first is my MacQuarrie modern 4 yard/13 oz wool, with matching waistcoat. This is my clan tartan and has become my go-to kilt. I wish it was heavier weight, but I got it for nothing on eBay and beggars can't be choosers. I like the outfit because it is a bit over the top, but still very classic and traditional.


The second is my New World Irish 8 yard heavyweight acrylic from the Frugal Corner. I designed this tartan, so it holds a special place in my heart. This is the outfit I wore to Toronto's St. Patrick's Parade and I feel like it embodies the diasporic, North American kilt ethos quite nicely:

[creagdhubh]

Well, seeing as most people are picking their favorites (plural), rather than just one, I guess I'll pick two.

Why not?! It's all in good fun! You look great mate...very smart!

Cheers,