Buying a Kilt :D

[lethearen]

Oh, and make sure you don't forget the headwear. Get a flat cap. Definitely a flat cap.

[bchunter]

Welcome to the forum. There's lots of good advice and I imagine your toughest decisions wil be from all the various choices within the parameters of the advice. But, that's part of the excitement, too. Enjoy.

[James C]

Great advice above from many members here at the form. MacBean is a great tartan and both shades are very nice. My question though is the 1000 dollars for both of your outfits or just one? I would recommend looking for packages or sales. There are many tips on this forum on being thrifty with your money and finding good deals. Important thing is that you don't sacrifice quality. I do like the advice to go direct to the kiltmaker as it is true. You will save more if you go direct.

Good luck on your hunt for a kilt and ensemble.

Ninety percent of my clothes are from thrift stores and I am very proud of that However, for this kilt my parents have given my brother and I each a rough estimate of 1000 dollars for the whole attire. They would like us to have something that we can use for the rest of our lifes etc. so good quality products.

[Colin MacBean]

It is 1000 dollars each. That is rough, they said that if we need more to get a good product they would be fine with that.

Thank you so much for all the help guys! I'll do some more research and then maybe update this topic for what I've found etc.

[ThistleDown]

Colin, one more bit of advice. You understand the advantage if rec

[MacBean]

If you want a very economical MacBean casual kilt, look no further than Burnett's and Struth who advertise here as they sell a MacBean Ancient 5 yard casual for an exceptional price. They also make full-length kilts, but their special sale casuals in select tartans have been mentioned here many times. Although nearly everyone recommends the better quality kilts, and although I have ordered a hand-made MacBean Modern from Barbara, I don't think I or my son will stop wearing that first casual B&S MacBean Ancient. It's lighter, and that matters to me too.

As for jackets, I've done exceptionally well watching eBay for used vintage jackets which seem to appear mostly in rather small sizes.

[bricelythgoe]

Go for the 8 yard 16 oz wool. I personally do not like wool (for the weight and the warmth) but most people say it is a must on the cold days. You just need to figure out who you are going to buy from.. Good Luck!

[Colin MacBean]

Ok everyone I have for one been doing a ton of research Second my parents have bumped up the budget to $2000 each!! They are very generous

The only thing I cannot seem to find though is the classic poofy shirts
If of course they actually exist Thanks again for all the help so far

[Hothir Ethelnor]

The Jacobite shirt?

definitely will make your kilt more costumy. I wouldn't recommend it for every day wear.

[davidlpope]

I second that advice. Avoid "Jacobite" shirts or risk looking like you've mistaken a Highland Gathering for the Renaissance Fair.

David