New kilt question from a newbie.

[McMurdo]

I would go for the Stillwater Kilt
Here is the proper link:

http://www.stillwaterkilts.com/

or do what I did and have your dad give you his old one, nothin compares tae a handmade Scottish Tartan kilt!

[staticsan]

I would go for the Stillwater Kilt
Here is the proper link:

http://www.stillwaterkilts.com/

or do what I did and have your dad give you his old one, nothin compares tae a handmade Scottish Tartan kilt!

I definitely consider StillWater when I look at a tartan kilt. At the moment, though, their website store is ... um, really wierd: their merchant provider wants me to create an account before I can even see StillWater's store. I've been shopping on the web for years and I can't say I've seen that behaviour before.

Wade.

[McMurdo]

That is wierd, I have no problem getting onto the storefront, I have yet to order anything from them though as I am eagerly awaiting my new dress sporran and Prince Charlie to be delivered before I order anything else.

[thescot]

Dread and Big Mikey gave good advice. And if you are intent on a nontraditional kilt, don't pay attention to the rest of my meandering thoughts.

I would go with the SEK all wool. It's only a little over a 100 bucks, but an all wool kilt is cheap at that price. And if you don't want tartan, then go with the Saffron or some such. Tartan is more versatile and kind of go-anywhere, the St. Andrews ball with wool hose or the mid wrestling event at the bikers' swap meet with combat boots.

And McMurgo said it best: "nothin compares tae a handmade Scottish Tartan kilt!" Bigger bucks, but a life time of service.

[Kilted KT]

toss another vote in there for me for Stillwater Kilts.

SWK heavyweights are my daily garb ( until I get a hamish-load of tanks!) and I highly suggest them!

[ccga3359]

I definitely consider StillWater when I look at a tartan kilt. At the moment, though, their website store is ... um, really wierd: their merchant provider wants me to create an account before I can even see StillWater's store. I've been shopping on the web for years and I can't say I've seen that behaviour before.

Wade.

I went through their website store a couple of days ago to purchase a sporran and did not have to sign in. Try this link: http://pro.channeladvisor.com/storef...rkilts&gnjse=2
Failing that you can search for Stillwater Kilts on ebay stores: http://stores.ebay.com.au/Stillwater-Kilts.
Got My first kilt a Stillwater Black Shadow tartan just after New Years and I'm loving it.
Welcome aboard from Canada.

[staticsan]

I went through their website store a couple of days ago to purchase a sporran and did not have to sign in. Try this link: http://pro.channeladvisor.com/storef...rkilts&gnjse=2
Failing that you can search for Stillwater Kilts on ebay stores: http://stores.ebay.com.au/Stillwater-Kilts.

Odd. Well that works and now the link from their website works. Must have been some cookie funkiness. Thanks!

[dovey6]

Hi guys!

I'm right on the edge of buying my first kilt and I'd like some advice, especially as I've never spent as much on a piece of clothing as a modern kilt seems to cost. I'm trying to keep the price down without buying something over-cheap.

Up until yesterday, I was considering a NeoKlit (Men's Standard) or a Utilikilt (probably a Mocker). Then I found SportsKilts, of which I like the Commando the best (pockets are Good ). Which would you recommend and why? Keep in mind that being able to chuck in the washing machine and hang it on the clothesline is an important quality.

Thanks!

Wade.

the best kilt is one you cant throw in the washing machine. In order to get the full experience of the pleats swinging and the most comfortable and smart looking of mens garments you are talking abot a highly tailored garment. Don't go for the modern kilt with pockets. a sporran is much more convenient and if you are toiling - a man bag. I have worn kilts all my life and there is nothing like a properly made one

[McMurdo]

Dovey6 Firstly Perhaps you should start up a hello thread in the Newbie section. A couple of other things to consider, before giving out advise like this you should first look at the date of the thread. Staticsan asked about this on 01-03-2007, 10:29 PM, you can see the date and time on the top blue bar of each post. He has had his kilt for some time now, in fact he has 4 of them now. Secondly, though somewhat a Traditionalist myself it is good to remember that the modern kilt have their place too "Different Horses for Different Courses" and all that.

[Colonel MacNeal]

Even if you start with an "inexpensive" first kilt, before long you will be hooked and scraping your pennies together for more kilts, and eventually a tank. There is still time to turn away.