Perhaps I was spoiled early in the kilt game, my first kilt was a custom made 13 oz, 8 yarder, it fits well and looks great. The second kilt was a custom made16 oz, 9 yarder, it also fits well and looks great. Both are high quality pieces of clothing. Buying a kilt off the rack is not an option for me as a kilt 24 inches in length is about 3 inches more kilt than I need.

My kilt wearing is limited to special events, I wear a kilt about 15 times a year. The two kilts I have will most likely last me for the rest of my life, both are in tartans to which I have a personal family connection. Granted they were a substantial monetary investment, but they will last several lifetimes, they are a good value for the money. I enjoy wearing my traditionals, I know I will get many more years of pleasure from them.