One of the things that got me to stay around here is that the members seem to be an incredibly diverse group but we're all united in one obsession...and it does get to be a little bit more of an obsession than I like to admit. I think we all know where you're coming from on the craving for a true tank. Some of us have a kilt and some of us have many (many) kilts..but, yeah, a tank (and I don't have one yet) must be a wonderful thing to own and experience. I seriously doubt that anybody here is gonna tell you "don't".

Like I've said before, I'm wearing the kilts that I have and sort of adjusting the look to be consistant with my character. Love tartan, not crazy about the "modern" kilts...like the NeoKilts with the tartan insets. Definitely not a "traditionalist"...I'm not looking for a Prince Charlie jacket, either...just like to keep it as plain as possible. That's my "look", I'm sure that you'll find your own...you've doubtless seen lots of examples of "looks" on Xmarks and you'll figure out what you want. As to gender lines...eh! Are there any left? However you approach putting this stuff together it's your self-expression and you please yourself...

Personally, I'm putting off the tank for a while. I have no really direct clan associations and I'll most likely get a district tartan. And I will most probably only be able to justify popping for ONE tank...hey, I got kids in college. So when I decide on the ONE, you bet I'll try to do it right. In the meantime, I'll probably pick up a PV semi-trad. I'd even suggest that you might think about an "eight yard" PV as a possibility...they look good and if you're concerned about clubbing, they're very washable and that fabric wears like iron. But when you see the members of a pipe band in their immaculately kept tanks, you realize just how nicely they fit and look...and, frankly, (and this may not matter to you....) I've seen a couple of pipe band chicks (drummers mostly) who look beaucoup hot in those kilts. So whether you want to look hot or cool, you'll work it out. Sounds like you know who you are and will adjust your kilted look accordingly.

Best

AA