David,

There ain't no such animule!

Let's face it, there are no good quality kilts that can be had for the $40-60.00 of a pair of khaki pants.

There are some great buys out there, but we are still talking about kilts that cost significantly more than trousers.

I too prefer tartan to solids, but the are some great values around, and I've yet to have my Pittsburgh Kilt mistaken for anything but a kilt. And it even comes in khaki and saddle tan.

On the low end, you could get a Stillwater and hem it to proper length. But if you or your wife don't sew, that can run the price up significantly. And tartan choice is rather limited.

In the middle-range, you have kilts from USA Kilts in a variety of tartans, and several styles ranging from casual, to Semi-Traditional, to their Premier Grade.

If you haven't looked, I strongly urge you to check out Pittsburgh Kilt's website and discuss options with Jeff.

BTW, a 4 or 5 yard casual kilt in wool is not a heck of a lot cheaper than an 8 yard tank. You really should consider some different fabric options.

And another plus side for the solid kilts, you won't feel as constrained to "Protect" them rather than wear and enjoy them as you would a $400.00+ wool kilt. For example, I don't think even the most dyed-in-wool kiltwearers would want to cut the grass wearing a custom tank in 13-16 ounce wool, but most folks wouldn't think twice about it wearing a Utilikilt, Pittsburgh Kilt, or and AmeriKilt solid.