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18th February 07, 12:41 PM
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Advice on buying traditional full dress
I'm totally new to the wearing of the Kilt and am currently working in Qatar (not many kilt manufacturers here), I've saved the dough to buy a Tank & reasonable quality accessories. (have about a grand to spend in total).
I've also lost a few pounds, i'm now under 300lbs and feel the need to indulge myself. and can think of nothing more stylish than full dress in one of my clans tartans.
I'm 6 foot, built like the proverbial outhouse (54" chest), played prop forward in my youth, but have now spread a little around the beer gut area (44").
Can anyone advise me as to the best style for my build?
Having surfed this excellent forum and the web for a couple of weeks, I've decided on the 16oz Grant Hunting tartan manufactured by Glena and will probably go for a box pleat. I'd like to get the outfit made in Scotland, has anyone experience in buying full dress online (I can get a tailor here to do the measuring) if I new what was required.
Can anyone recommend a master kiltmaker, who's happy/experienced in working with oversea's clients?
I need to get the process underway, as I've a wedding coming off in the summer and would love to wear full dress to it, I think the material may be special order.
regards
Granty
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