Quote Originally Posted by Shay
I understand, but if it's a choice between spending a lot of money on something immediate but meh-okay, or spending the same amount on something awesome but with some time needed...

It's your money, obviously, but I've fallen into the trap of the 'get it where it's in front of me,' and been sorry on quite a few things.
Shay, right on! I am actually very glad that I bought Barb's book and read it. I feel like I have a much better understanding of how a quality kilt should be made and can evaluate is subjectively. I have already done that on the three I own right now. The SK (at least their off the rack) kilts are strictly for knocking around. It was the first one I got and wore in public because I did not know any better, but now I only wear it for daily activities that might mess up the 2 SW. My SW standard is a little better, but not much, and I love my SW HW. However, that may well change once I get my semi-trad from Rocky. I will also be doing the math when I visit the store at Epcot. One kilt now, or possibly 2-3 if I wait and order from someone here. Got to make sure that "instant gratification" urge is not followed in 2-3 weeks by the "what was I thinking" regrets.