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My new Hunting Stewart Kilt
My PV Hunting Stewart Tartan kilt from scottishkilts.net showed up a few weeks ago but I never got around to posting a pic. It's much thinner than my SWK, which is exactly want I wanted. I love it! Please feel free to leave fashion comments.
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Cinnabar,
Looking good! Could you please post a review of your new kilt. I bought a 5-yard Irish American kilt from Scottishkilts.net and would like your opinion of their pv kilt.
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Cinnabar,
Great looking outfit and nice photo. One small thing, a think fur sporrans are more of a formal look. I think a simple leather one would go better with the sweater.
Cheers
-See it there, a white plume
Over the battle - A diamond in the ash
Of the ultimate combustion-My panache
Edmond Rostand
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I don't have time for a formal review but I can drop a few comments here. FYI, the only other kilt I own is a SWK standard royal stewart:
Pros: Great price ($96 I think), fits great, much nicer straps and buckles than my SWK, nice medium weight fabric (about the weight of a medium weight suit; much, much lighter than my SWK but still hangs well IMHO)
Cons: Bottom and edges are hemmed, not selvedged; took about 4 weeks for delivery (but no weird postage fees despite coming from scotland)
The pleats are 1.5" deep and there are a lot of them (didn't count, sorry). I'm very happy with it and know that I can wear it most of the year except maybe in the deep of winter. My SWK is just too hot right now. 
As for a simpler black leather sporran, can someone suggest one for <$80? I'm not a fan of the Rob Roy-style sporran (no offense to those of you who are) but would like a decent practical leather sporran for day use. Any ideas? Thanks.
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Cinnabar,
SWK has a nice simple black braided edge sporran for $35. I got one and thought it was a good deal. It is my everyday sporran. For price and service you just can't beat Stillwater kilts.
Cheers
-See it there, a white plume
Over the battle - A diamond in the ash
Of the ultimate combustion-My panache
Edmond Rostand
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 Originally Posted by Cinnabar
Please feel free to leave fashion comments.
Well, you did ask!
Firstly, I have to agree with Panache about the sporran - it really is too formal to be worn so casually. But I gather you are looking for another, so that's alright.
Whilst I think your 'ensemble', as photographed, is well co-ordinated, for me there is too much black - it is dominating you. I would recommend that you 'lighten up' a little and look into oatmeal or stone hose with a similar coloured sweater or shirt. The lighter colours will also bring out the beautiful colours in the kilt, showing it off to advantage. Besides, you are going to feel the heat in all that black during the summer!
Just my sixpennyworth......
[B][I][U]No. of Kilts[/U][/I][/B][I]:[/I] 102.[I] [B]"[U][B]Title[/B]"[/U][/B][/I]: Lord Hamish Bicknell, Laird of Lochaber / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Scottish Tartans Authority / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society / [U][I][B]Member:[/B][/I][/U] The Ardbeg Committee / [I][B][U]My NEW Photo Album[/U]: [/B][/I][COLOR=purple]Sadly, and with great regret, it seems my extensive and comprehensive album may now have been lost forever![/COLOR]/
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[B]Paul Murray[/B]
Kilted in Detroit! Now that's tough.... LOL
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Thanks for the comments; if I didn't want them, I wouldn't ask for them. I am still searching around for a lighter color shirt that I like and do have some off-white hose. My wife likes me in black (never understood that given my complexion) but I always thought it was too overwheming. It's good to get another opinion. Thanks!
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21st May 06, 07:57 PM
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USA Kilts has a couple good ones for $50 US. Though I think one of those is the Rob Roy that you mentioned you're not a fan of.
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