Looking to get my first kilt. Although the kilt is going to primarily worn for events such as Renaissance festivals and such - I am attempting to utilize my personal history with my family history to create something that is comfortable, fun, meaningful - and with the thought of being somewhat period correct.

I found the tartan I would have liked to use to note my personal experience: US Special Forces. However, when I applied for the restricted tartan I was declined, as the tartan is listed for US ARMY at the registry. That took a bit of wind out of my sail (pun intended - I was Navy), but I'll get over it... and find another tartan with meaning.

I'm looking for a bit of personal experience on wearing a kilt to such events. We are mainly talking about Texas at the end of the summer - walking around at the 50+ acre site. I like the look of the Great Kilt, but it seams like it would be a bit heavy and hot to wear for such events (not any AC going to be happening). So, I was actually considering the Ancient Kilt (I know it's not even traditional) for the look and feel, but less heavy. And using 16 oz. weave since it is a single fold construction.

The belt... everything I can find shows the typical wrap around belt with the square buckle. I might be off, but that doesn't seam very 16th century - it seam more modern.

Any tips or feedback would be appreciated.