Dear Tradionalists - That's what is called deluting the concept

[Stoo]

The origins of the kilt are irrelevant to me. A kilt that I wear on a daily basis, in lieu of jeans, is nothing more than a piece of comfortable clothing that I have opted to wear in lieu of jeans or shorts. I dont consider the historical origin of pants when I set out to buy a pair. My only concern is not breaking the bank and getting something this is suitable to wear on most casual occasions.

This concept of day wear and evening wear does not exist in my world. I get up, shower, pick out my clothes for the day. At night time, before bed, I take them off and go to sleep. The same clothes stay with me through the morning, lunch, afternoon, dinner, shopping, relaxing, clubbing, pubbing, movies, driving, grocery shopping etc. I refuse to spend over $100 on a pair of jeans that I would put through the daily rigours, so I wouldnt spend that much on a kilt.

Kilt = Jeans in my books. In this case HoS or other inexpensive kilts that I can have shipped to me in a few days are all I need. As I said before, I don't have my jeans tailored, why would I have a kilt that I wear in lieu of jeans tailored?

but..

Kilt also = Dress pants. The Kilt that I plan to have made for dressed up occasions, like when I go to school or functions where I would normally wear a tie, or going out for fancy dinners etc, will be tailor made. It will cost a pretty penny because I want it done right. I have a suit tailored. I will have a kilt in lieu of suit tailored.

You probably find you are fighting a losing battle with this argument. Some on here believe they are so Scottish that if you cut off a limb there would be a saltire showing. The modern kilt was invented by an Englishman, the tartan register etc was started by Walter Scott. There is evidence of tartan/plaid materials further back in history.
I agree that the HOS kilts are more than suitable for everyday work, I have been wearing one every day in place of trousers since may, they have got wet, had stuff spilt on them etc, but just wipe with a cloth or hang on line to dry. I will be getting a best kilt, I will wear for more formal occasions, but funds are not there yet.
I say to you, wear your kilt with the pride and conviction that made you choose it.