Yes I see your point and I do agree. I don't want to spend more than I have to on this because it's not something that's going to get a ton of use. I only attend 1 or 2 formal events a year. But, it also has to be something I really like. I do quite like the one you wear - in fact it is almost exactly like the one I rented for my christmas party saturday night.

I'm willing to spend about $200-250, but that's about my limit. I couldn't find anything decent at my local shop for less than 300 .. and most were 350-450, with 2 of them $575. They were really nice .. but I could buy another kilt for that.