Quote Originally Posted by Alan H1257370
I really don't have an issue with you at all. I mean, I don't even know you.

In the process of writing a rather lengthy response, where I show you that in the first half of the thread you repeatedly come up with the same three-four reasons why you DON'T want a utility-kilt-type garment, I finally found your one-liner:

"I've just bought a Prince of Wales tartan kilt off ebay, I've decided against utility kilts, but may go for a sports kilt for next summer. "

I missed that, until now. The way I read the thread was that you'd posed a question about utility-style kilts and every time someone gave you some positive information, you just brought out the same reasons why you don't want to wear one.

They're perceived as " gay" (though you admit that attitude might be a pretty "old" one)
Being made int he USA, the import and postage make them too expensive
You don't actually like them
Your wife is going to decide if you wear them or not, in the end.

However, about halfway through the thread, with that one-liner you just settle the issue and tell us that you've decided against a Utility-type kilt. Hey, no problem. You thought it over, and this thread confirmed that in fact, you don't really want one. My Bad for not seeing that post and seeing that you'd actually come to the same conclusion that I'd come to, two pages ago. I read what was, at that point, about 80% of the thread and wrote a response. If I'd read 4-5 more posts, including CmCG's "summary" none of this would have happened.

So....no worries. Carry on!

If you're still interested in a Utility-style kilt at much less expense, I encourage you to look in the DIY forum and think about making an X-Kilt. With no sewing experience, those instructions, 13 hours of work, and some focus, you can have a utility-style kilt garment for next-to-nothing and then you can find out for yourself if you are comfortable in one, in Spain.
Oddly enough it looks like I may be starting a part time job in the UK next year where this type of kilt may be more practical as a sporran is likely to get in the way and it could become soiled. I came to the conclusion I didn't like them based on the most common styles I've seen, the big cargo pockets and narrow apron. It came down to personal preference in the end. My initial questions were answered but I stuck with traditional as you later realised.