Complete the outfit

[piperdbh]

You'll need one of the 18,953 jacket choices which have recently been discussed, some top-quality hose (PM me if you want me to make them for you), you'll need either ghillie brogues, buckle brogues or some other kind of shoes, flashes/garter ties, maybe a tie in the tartan colors, some kind of hat (I recommend a Balmoral), possibly one of the oft-heatedly-debated plaids, a brooch for said plaid, a sgian dubh, at least 46 sporrans, and a clan badge. Oops, I forgot the kilt pin.

I think that's about it.

By the way, the last time I spoke with Prof. Newsome, he accepted half of the payment up-front and the other half when the kilt is finished. I can't speak for him, but if that option is still available, it takes some of the "sting" out of the purchase price. You've made a wise choice in your selection of kiltmaker; just be prepared for a long wait. Quality is worth the wait!*

*That does not mean that other kiltmakers who produce kilts faster do not do quality work.

[Jock Scot]

It is not necessary to have a bonnet,flashes(although it is handy to have something to hold your hose up),kilt pin.So these can go on the "nice to have,in the future," list, as does dress attire.

A good pair of black brogues(black gives you more options)would be the first on my must have list after the kilt. Next a good sporran and leather strap,black again as it gives you options. A tweed argyll and waistcoat will be the most versatile jacket you will own. Hose of Lovat green or blue will get you started and a light(ish) plain coloured long sleeved shirt,plain coloured tie.There you go,the Traditional kilt attire.The rest can come in due course,perhaps over a period of several years.The thing to remember with traditional Highland attire "less is nearly always more". As to cost, I am on the wrong side of the pond to advise you.

[Friday]

You'll need one of the 18,953 jacket choices which have recently been discussed, some top-quality hose (PM me if you want me to make them for you), you'll need either ghillie brogues, buckle brogues or some other kind of shoes, flashes/garter ties, maybe a tie in the tartan colors, some kind of hat (I recommend a Balmoral), possibly one of the oft-heatedly-debated plaids, a brooch for said plaid, a sgian dubh, at least 46 sporrans, and a clan badge. Oops, I forgot the kilt pin.

I think that's about it.

By the way, the last time I spoke with Prof. Newsome, he accepted half of the payment up-front and the other half when the kilt is finished. I can't speak for him, but if that option is still available, it takes some of the "sting" out of the purchase price. You've made a wise choice in your selection of kiltmaker; just be prepared for a long wait. Quality is worth the wait!*

*That does not mean that other kiltmakers who produce kilts faster do not do quality work.

Piperdbh thanks for the offer to kilt hose but I am teaching myself. What I am trying to do is develop a fairly realistic cost for a first traditional kilt outfit based on what the average person would have on hand and what can be purchase inexpensively and upgraded later.

After the first kilt it is all downhill from there.