which tartan?

**swampfox** · 13th January 11, 02:45 PM

im thinking about ordering another stillwater thrifty kilt but im a little lost on which tartan to order Mackenzie or MacLaren tartans... what do yall think?

**xman** · 13th January 11, 03:08 PM

I think MacLaren would be a better contrast to Black Watch.

**swampfox** · 13th January 11, 03:29 PM

thats what im thinking... the more im looking at it the more im thinking about holding off and ordering an ALTKilt for a more comtemparary style kilt but their 135 bucks for what i want so i gotta save.

**The Barry** · 14th January 11, 08:48 AM

I, for one, am VERY happy with my heavyweight SWK. It's one of my go-to kilts for when I'm out and casual. It's right around the same price range at $130.

I don't know anything about ALTKilt, they might be awesome, just letting you know that I really like my HW SWK. I got the black "shadow" tartan, and it looks awesome.

Happy hunting, and post pics!

**swampfox** · 14th January 11, 08:58 AM

i love the SWK HW's BUT!!! im waiting till i drop a lot of weight before i buy one... i like the thrifty kilts jerry has, its great for knocking about, i can wear it at the waist and not look "funny" for a very casual look lol my wife isnt exactly too keen on me wearing em to church and work related functions.

**Jordan** · 15th January 11, 07:13 PM

Personally I would push for the SWK HW it's still cheap for a kilt and it is om quality. The thrifty feels like having a light weight towel on, I would never go outside in mine.
Jordan

**The Barry** · 16th January 11, 04:22 PM

I second the hesitation to settle for the lighter weight kilts from SWK. I love, love SWK, but I have the thrifty (I think) in the Irish National tartan that I usually bust out for St. Patrick's day, and let's just say that wind is an area of concern.

I haven't been tipped yet, but I'm pretty sure that I've given some complete strangers a free show or two!

Just something to consider while purchasing a kilt.