Looking for some advice

[billmcc]

So now the main question is: Can I live with five yards, at least for a while?

Scott,

I piped in an 8 yard kilt for a couple of years and recently bought a 5 yard kilt. Frankly, I prefer the 5 yarder over the 8 yarder. A 5 yard kilt is lighter and more evenly balanced than an 8 yard kilt, so it is more pleasant to wear.

Furthermore, as KCW stated, the average person is not going to know you are wearing a 5 yard kilt. Its appearance is very similar to an 8 yard kilt, and the differences aren't obvious.