Help me get dressed!

[Brian F]

Save the cash from the PC (a shirt, tie, and kilt belt will do nicely) and instead upgrade the SWK to a standard and add the $20ish kilt belt and buckle. I can't imagine the thrifty looking too hot for anything semi formal.

The standards are $80...? Man...this budgeting crap sucks. My order may have to wait for awhile...

What is the reasoning behind the Thrifty not "looking too hot"? Not arguing, just curious.

[davedove]

What is the reasoning behind the Thrifty not "looking too hot"? Not arguing, just curious.

It's basically that not all kilts are created equal, and the kilting standard tends to be the traditional wool tailored kilt.

The Stillwater kilts, although great for casual wear, don't really measure up for dressier wear. Sure, you could get by with them, especially the heavyweight, but they are just not the same. Of course, most people wouldn't know the difference. But we here at Xmarks tend to be a sophisticated lot (no, really, we are), so we know the difference.

[Raphael]

the last time I check, Hunting Mcleod was on sale for $65.

[Brian F]

Of course, most people wouldn't know the difference.

I think I'm gonna' take this statement and run. I would love to have a nice, traditional kilt...heck, I'd love to have a big, custom made tank. But, on my current budget (and with my fiancee's current uncertanity) I'm gonna' stick with the Thrifty Kilt for now...

However, I do thank you all for your comments, advice, and all around good nature. Heck, I haven't even bought a "real" kilt yet, and I love this place!

~Yeti

[Colin]

The standards are $80...? Man...this budgeting crap sucks. My order may have to wait for awhile...

What is the reasoning behind the Thrifty not "looking too hot"? Not arguing, just curious.

McMurdo nailed it. The thrifty (I have not seen one in person yet) and even the Econo will suit you well for going to a pub, participating in sporting events, etc, but the construction and casual feel will very likely not lend itself to holding up at a semi formal event (I assume dockers, etc). The standard is shaped and built to look more like a traditional kilt and will look sharp with a shirt, tie and belt, yet it will also fit right in at any events and functions that the thrifty or econo will be made for. Essentially the standard will be more diversified and suit more things. $80 for a kilt that can do all that is still an amazing deal, it's just harder to budget. However if you ditch the notion of a PC, than it's still less cash than a thrifty kilt, and a Prince Charlie.

As for the belt, get the kilt belt for a SWK, the regular belts work for the casual kilts like the Sportkilts and such, but the regular belts don't look as good with a kilt that sits higher on the waist. Beside $20 something for a belt and buckle is pretty good.