Are kilts only for the rich? rant.

[hospitaller]

Respectfully, Hector, this is a bit of a chestnut.

Probably so. But then again, probably not.

I am by no means wealthy, yet I do value quality garments, including Highland attire.

We're in the same boat. I also value Highland attire. I just can't afford it.

I also like Maseratti cars but I can not afford one, so I drive my trusty Toyota beater.

Are there those who look down their nose at the so-called "cheap" material -- yes, there are. But there are also those who do the same towards those of us who are more "traditional" in terms of our Highland kit. It goes both ways.

Regards,

Todd

Well I am sure there are those who look down on those who buy expensive outfits, I just haven't seen them in this forum. I have seen comments the other way around though.

I guess my point was missed. I do wish I could afford a wool custom made tank, with a full polar bear mask sporran...but I can;t. I just don;t want to be looked down or commented down upo, of all places, in this very forum. Not just 'me', but all of us who do.

That's all.

slainte

[macneighill]

There are so many good responses and opinions/views. But, I wanted to assure you, from my standpoint . . I could care less what one wore. As long as it looks good and, one is happy with it .

Ultimately, its your choice and, no one can take that away from you. As stated above, I for one will never look down on anyone, whether they've spent $1000 or $100 for a kilt. Its their kilt, who am I to judge?

Me personally, I bought an 8 yard, 16oz worsted wool in my Clan tartan. Why, because I had the money at the time. If I didn't have it, I would have definitely looked for an alternative. This being my only kilt for now, I really wanted it to be a good, quality kilt to start off with. But, if I couldn't afford it then, I couldn't afford it. I most definitely gave no thought of what others might think (nor, did I care, to be honest). I figure, if someone has a problem with my kilt, then they can buy me the best one on the market :mrgreen:.

[Doomsday]

Me personally, I bought an 8 yard, 16oz worsted wool in my Clan tartan. Why, because I had the money at the time. If I didn't have it, I would have definitely looked for an alternative.

Hear, hear, I had the same experience. About six years ago I bought my first kilt from Geoffrey tailor, the best kilt that money could buy. At the time I was single and working full time with no debts. I could afford it. Now, however, I am married and have a two and a half year old boy. I cannot afford to buy a kilt like that now. So, i go to Joann fabrics and buy what I can afford and then sew it up myself. I will wear my "cheap" homemade kilt with just as much pride as I will wear my "8 yard, 16oz worsted wool in my Clan tartan." Anyone that "looks down" on a man because he cannot afford the best, for whatever reason, and as such creates for himself something that he can afford truly needs to rethink their priority's in life. However, having given my little rant, I have to say that on this forum, at least, I have seen an overwhelming acceptance of those who cannot afford the, best of the best. And, if you've made your own kilt than, more power to ya. There are not all that many people who can say the same.