Quote Originally Posted by KiltedCodeWarrior
I know exactly how you feel, and I have had the same thought. I also only had about 4 different pairs of pants for work and then 2 pairs of jeans (and maybe a couple of pairs of sweat pants). Now I seem to be ordering a new kilt every time I turn around! Just ordered the gray heather mocker from UK! Hopefully once that one gets here the fever will stop for a little while.
I was the same way. Now, not counting my work uniforms, I have more kilts than p***ts that fit. Fortunately, as a bachelor with a limited social life, that only comes to five kilts with two more on the way.

I've found two methods to keep me from going kilt-crazy (if you'll pardon the phrase). First, with trads, I restrict myself to those I feel entitled to wear by either relation or association. This means 2 clan tartans (another 3 are possible if I ever complete more of the geneology), 2 state tartans, and 2 district tartans (with more possible - see above). I've never been enlisted, and my particular bureau doesn't have a tartan, so no military or government tartans for me. Then look for the right weight at best quality for its intended purpose at the lowest price. I know, it's all common sense, but that last step keeps me in check.

The second method is for non-traditional, "modern" kilts. They have to stand up to everyday wear. The gold standard for everyday wear: we had a Carhartt jacket that lasted almost thirty years, passed from father to son. Or a slightly lower standard: I have a couple of pairs of jeans that are comfortably broken-in at ten years old, with no need for repair (and now that I don't wear them anymore, they should last for decades more ). I look for a kilt that will last like that. Second, I have only one good sporran, so - functional pockets. Third, a person's weight fluctuates, so any kilt I buy better fasten such that small losses or gains around the waist won't render it unwearable.

I don't know if something like that will help curb your kilt jones, but it works for me.