I agree that the heiver weight fabric would do better. I try to match my plaid weight to the kilt weight. Although, if you lived in the south, as I do , you might get to wear it a little longer in the year with a 13oz. If historical accuracy is what you are after then unpleated is the way to go. I would also question "pearled" fringe. You might check with Matt Newsom, but I am willing to guess 1" to 2" fringe, no pearl would be historically correct.