Before I take the Plunge.....

[Casey_in_Carolina]

Hmm, so the consensus seems to be to go with a USA Kilt for the first one, as it will have to serve duty not only as a casual, but also when I try to dress it up. At least until such time as I might be able to secure a better one.

I looked at the site, and the USA Kilt is quite reasonable in price. At least, the Casual Kilt is, there's just no way I can swing the double cost of the Semi-Traditional right now. Maybe next year. Looking at the pictures it had of the Casual, I notice that it seemed to lack Fringe on the Apron, and the buckles and straps to either side of the apron. I was actually kind of looking forward to the straps and buckles, as I think it really helps pull the look off. Is it difficult to add these things yourself, or is it something they might do for a reasonable fee.

Anyway, thanks for the tips and advice, keep it coming...


Casey

[Sealark]

Hey Casey,

I am an owner of a USA Kilts Semi Trad in the Clark/Clergy tartan and love it! I had the same decision to make last year, planned on a Casual one from Sportkilt or USA Kilts. First time kilt buyer, learned a lot from this website and noticed USA Kilts was only a 2 hour drive. Went in for Casual, came out with Semi, Rocky was a great help. Now I'm looking for a knock around kilt to use more for recreational activities, I don't want to mess the Semi up. Whatever kilt you wind up purchasing, just enjoy it, they're great to own and wear.

[billmcc]

Hmm, so the consensus seems to be to go with a USA Kilt for the first one, as it will have to serve duty not only as a casual, but also when I try to dress it up.

A USAK Casual will look better than a Sports Kilt when dressed up.

Looking at the pictures it had of the Casual, I notice that it seemed to lack Fringe on the Apron, and the buckles and straps to either side of the apron. I was actually kind of looking forward to the straps and buckles, as I think it really helps pull the look off. Is it difficult to add these things yourself, or is it something they might do for a reasonable fee.

Many traditional kilts (like military kilts) don't have fringe. It serves no purpose. The two buckles and straps at the top of a kilt are normally covered by a belt so only the lower buckle and strap is seen.