IDEAL v. BUDGET

[JRB]

1. The kilt itself.
2. Shoes, daywear.
3. Shoes, eveningwear.
4. Hose, daywear.
5. Hose, eveningwear.
6. Sporran, daywear.
7. Sporran, eveningwear.
8. Jacket and/or waistcoat, daywear.
9. Jacket and/or waistcoat, eveningwear.
10. (Because it has to be a round number), your one other piece of personal advice.

I'll give it a shot...

Ideal
1. Kilt: 16oz., 8yd., worsted wool, clan tartan, pleated to sett or stripe.
2. Shoes, daywear: cordovan leather Brogues.
3. Shoes, eveningwear: Buckle shoes
4. Hose, daywear: Thick colored hose (like pipers hose)
5. Hose, eveningwear: Tartan or diced hose.
6. Sporran, daywear: FB fur or leather sporran.
7. Sporran, eveningwear: Seal sporran with silver cantle.
8. Jacket/waistcoat, daywear: Tweed argyll (for both).
9. Jacket/waistcoat, eveningwear: Black barathea argyll or PC (for both)
10. Personal advice: Wear it with pride and know your tartan.

Budget
1. Kilt: 4 or 5yd. knife or box pleat, 13oz. ,wool, tartan, pleated to sett or stripe.
2. Shoes daywear: Any sort of brogue, any casual leather shoe or short boot.
3. Shoes, eveningwear: Ant sort of brogue, any dressy shoe.
4. Hose, daywear: Standard wool blend colored kilt hose.
5. Hose, eveningwear: Standard wool blend colored kilt hose.
6. Sporran, daywear: Any leather sporran without shiny tassels.
7. Sporran, eveningwear: Any leather sporran with shiny metal bits.
8. Jacket/waistcoat daywear: None or a cheap vest from Target and converted sportcoat)
9. Jacket/waistcoat, eveningwear: Black barathea wool kilt jacket or converted suit jacket.
10. Personal advice: Same as with ideal set up...wear it with pride and know your tartan.