Question on 5 yard kilt

**Jock Scot** · 24th February 15, 02:33 AM

On balance, I think take your time and buy the best heavy weight wool kilt that you can afford. It may take longer, but why rush a good meal if you don't have to?

**Andrews Son** · 24th February 15, 12:31 PM

Thank you all for replying and ill take heed to your advice and save for a 16oz 8yard it's just I saw casual kilts on scotweb and had an urge to buy one

**ChromeScholar** · 24th February 15, 05:39 PM

My favorite kilt is a 16 oz., five-yard kilt from USA Kilts. I have other, lighter weight kilts that I would almost never wear any more.

**Pleater** · 25th February 15, 04:35 AM

With an eye to the approach of warmer weather I have picked out a fairly short length of material for my next kilt, but it is a finely woven heavy fabric which might be box pleated.

from my few years of experimentation I think that the most versatile of my kilts are those of quality materials with good swing but not excessive amounts of pleats or fabric. They can be worn in the winter months with a liner or long tunic, or a warm jersey to boost the insulation or with a tee shirt in hotter weather when longer length kilts have been put away until Autumn.

Short length kilts in light materials seem to look old and tired quite quickly.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

**JohntheBiker** · 25th February 15, 08:38 AM

Originally Posted by Andrews Son

Thank you all for replying and ill take heed to your advice and save for a 16oz 8yard it's just I saw casual kilts on scotweb and had an urge to buy one

I think that you are making a good choice. Buy the first kilt as if it will be your only kilt - generally this means an 8 yard kilt in 13oz or 16oz. While you are saving your money, take the time to settle on tartan, pleating, etc. This becomes the cornerstone of your highland wardrobe. After that, you can experiment, if you feel so inclined.