My first hand sewn kilt was in 10/11 ounce Lochcarron. I was warned it is a weight commonly used for highland dancers to accentuate their moves. Not being a dancer figured what the heck. My kiltmaker assured me it would make a fine kilt. It has been.

I have not noticed it wrinkling any more than my heavier weight wool kilts and it certainly doesn't feel like a women's skirt to me. I feel "kilted" when I wear it. I bought mine for the same reason you mention - it was the only weight I could get the tartan I loved in.

I am most pleased I went ahead and purchased the kilt because to me the beauty of the tartan, and the meaning of the tartan, was more important than the weight of the fabric.

So, if its the tartan you want - go for it. If you have a good kiltmaker you'll no doubt be pleased with the final results.





Macdonald Lord of the Isles is my 10/11 ounce Locharron tartan kilt...