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    Most folks think that a tartan kilt is $$$$$$,,, they don't realize there are lower cost alternatives. I have shared that with many folks around here!

    BTW, 12 is a nice number... 1 a month

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    Quote Originally Posted by Splash_4 View Post
    Most folks think that a tartan kilt is $$$$$$,,, they don't realize there are lower cost alternatives. I have shared that with many folks around here!

    BTW, 12 is a nice number... 1 a month
    If 2 more, one a day for 2 weeks w/o repeat . . .
    Though, I'd prefer 1 or a few well made ones than a closet of cheap crap ones. For those of us on a budget, a USA, Freedom, or the like are a great compromise ofd good stuff at a good price.
    OR, make your own quality ones of good material. The labor cost is your own.

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    Wouldn't know about cheap crap kilts, don't own any. One observation I have made, over the years, the kilts which have made a good or even great impression are the tartaned ones. Solid color or work kilts seem to cause confusion more that the more traditional styles. Who knew? I don't say dress for others. But, if you are a first timer maybe a traditional styled one would be a better choice. A confidence builder if you will. With sport kilt or stillwater you can get a traditional style for a fair price. Great kilt? Maybe not but certainly cost effective. Jerry at Stillwater will tell you the same. Even an inexpensive kilt is better than no kilt at all.

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    Dia Dhuit!

    I've noticed that, too. When I wear a solid coloured kilt, I find I have to wear a lot of "kilt" accessories for people to sometimes realise what I am wearing. With the tartan you can go completely casual and most will still know what it is.

    A word of advice for many new kilties who may be reading this: Always wear a sporran! This is a definite sign you are wearing a kilt and not your mum's skirt!
    [B][COLOR="DarkGreen"]John Hart[/COLOR]
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    I only found out about the inexspensive kilts about 6 months ago. Same! I would have had several by know.

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    sporran

    Quote Originally Posted by slohairt View Post
    Dia Dhuit!

    I've noticed that, too. When I wear a solid coloured kilt, I find I have to wear a lot of "kilt" accessories for people to sometimes realise what I am wearing. With the tartan you can go completely casual and most will still know what it is.

    A word of advice for many new kilties who may be reading this: Always wear a sporran! This is a definite sign you are wearing a kilt and not your mum's skirt!
    It it a skirt without a sporran

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    Quote Originally Posted by tamblackwood@yahoo.co.uk View Post
    It it a skirt without a sporran
    We're not going down the skirt route again.

    Please note the above was not presented as a question.

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