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29th December 21, 03:02 PM
#1
Buying a kilt
I made the mistake of buying a kilt online without doing better research and received a Pakistani kilt. ugh! Might be ok for out and about but, this stuff seems like cheap costume . I am of Scottish descent , not Pakistani and I mean no offense by that. Having said this I wish to connect to my heritage and I take it seriously but, not too much.
The 64k question.... Purchasing a kilt online: what is the consensus on who to purchase from and the best kilt under $300?
Thanks,
Scott
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29th December 21, 03:20 PM
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Just to put everything into perspective -
Just the fabric alone - for an 8 yard, knife pleated kilt, made in 16oz UK wool - will cost about $320.00 -$360.00 US Dollars.
Add to that the skilled labor to make the kilt. Ask your self what your hourly rate is and multiply by 25 -35 hours for a hand stitched, "Traditional" style kilt.
Please expect the price of a good quality hand stitched kilt, made to measure, by a reputable maker, to be around $500.00 to $800.00 US Dollars.
Last edited by Steve Ashton; 29th December 21 at 03:21 PM.
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29th December 21, 04:15 PM
#3
Steve is correct. In your given price range you should look at the polyviscose kilts from USA Kilts. The fabric is lighter than wool but made by a mill in the UK.
Tha mi uabhasach sgith gach latha.
“A man should look as if he has bought his clothes (kilt) with intelligence, put them (it) on with care, and then forgotten all about them (it).” Paraphrased from Hardy Amies
Proud member of the Clans Urquhart and MacKenzie.
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29th December 21, 04:22 PM
#4
This is good info to know. What is your opinion/recommendation of a reputable maker?
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29th December 21, 05:47 PM
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I will personally vouch for any company that chooses to support this forum.
Unlike some other sites I do not have a vested interest in any of the advertises here. I can only tell you that they are all highly respected, honest and have a proven record for delivering exactly what they advertise, a quality product at a reasonable price.
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29th December 21, 09:29 PM
#6
While I support Steve's position, I'll play devil's advocate and say that you could do a lot worse than a 5-Yard kilt from USA Kilts, which starts at $299. While it's not the same as a hand-stitched 8-yard kilt, it's pretty darn good. I have several low-yardage, machine-stitched kilts (including one from USAK) and like them very much for daily wear.
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1st April 22, 04:00 AM
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Try checking the closeouts...
 Originally Posted by stewmini
This is good info to know. What is your opinion/recommendation of a reputable maker?
I bought a closeout / clearance kilt (Mackensie old colors) and an Argyle jacket from St. Kilda kilts... really nice 8 yard medium weight wool and fit quite well, and the jacket is green highland tweed. Excellent value! Very helpful folks!
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19th July 22, 03:33 PM
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you could look at Burnett’s and Struth. They have a three to five yard casual kilt in wool. Cheaper, but looks quite good.
 Originally Posted by stewmini
This is good info to know. What is your opinion/recommendation of a reputable maker?
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