Quote Originally Posted by Noobie View Post
Guess Stillwater will be the way to go but it does make me curious if anyone would change their opinion if I could save up 150 dollar.
Here is my recomendation for a starter kilt outfit (assuming Stillwater's standard 24" length works for you)

Stillwater Heavyweight kilt ($125-150)

Matching Flashes ($5-6)

Buzz Kidder Sporran ($55-60) several models available through Stillwater, USA KILTS, and the Scotish Tartans Museum

Belt ($20) Pickup a 2" wide heavy unfinished leather belt from your local Home Depot, Lowes, or other hardware store and dye it black or brown. Leather dye available at your local cobbler.

Sporran Strap ($10) From Stillwater or buy a thin plain ladies belt at a thrift store.

Hose ($10-20) Various sources

Your belt, sporran, sporran belt, and shoes should all be the same color.

The Buzz Kidder sporran will last you many years and its quality and size will please you when cheaper alternatives will have either fallen apart or been discarded.

The Stillwater Heavyweights are handsome and well made, they are not a handsewn kilt so don't expect that, but they are a very good value.

Hope this was of help

Cheers

Jamie