First Kilt

**Montgomery-the-Scot** · 13th February 11, 04:32 PM

Hello all. I've been lurking for a while, and am wanting to get my first kilt.
There's a kilt night this coming Friday here in Indianapolis and I'm looking at Stillwater Kilts since I hear I can get them in 37 minutes

I was wanting to order one of their wool kilts but the selection of tartans is really limited. My wife doesn't particularlly like Black Watch. I like the Ancient Hunting MacRae but it's not available in wool, only in the Standard, but it's acrylic. I'm also not too sure about wearing a tartan I don't "qualify" for.

Stillwater also doesn't seem to have the belt size in stock I wanted (embossed black in Large)

I guess there's no answer to my dilema, unless someone has a Montgomery or Gibson in about 41 or 42 inch for sale!

Is there another company who offers scairy-fast service for good prices like Stillwater?

Sorry for the ramble. I've been mulling this over for a really long time and feel ready to make the jump to a kilt, and waiting for weeks for the first one just won't do!

Lonnie

**KiltedDixon** · 13th February 11, 05:19 PM

I can only offer first hand experience on 2 options:

Sportkilt and
The Frugal Corner-Kilt Store

If it is on-hand, they respond quick.

Good Luck.

**Nighthawk** · 14th February 11, 06:54 AM

Originally Posted by KiltedDixon

I can only offer first hand experience on 2 options:

Sportkilt and
The Frugal Corner-Kilt Store

If it is on-hand, they respond quick.

Good Luck.

Problem with this is that Sport Kilts are so much closer to skirts than actual kilts that getting a Sport Kilt may turn our new gentleman off to kilts in general. Just my thoughts- and the thoughts of my wife. Sport kilts do make fantastic women's clothing, but the men's leave a lot to be desired in my opinion. I plan to send mine to USA Kilts for their Cash For Clunker Kilts program...

As to Frugal Corner, their kilts are acrylic like the Stillwater standards. If you're cool with that, then go for it! On the Stillwater side, the shadow tartans are sweet!! I have a saffron and really want a black one. I say get one of those, man!! Oh, and the woolies aren't nearly as flamable as the acrylics... I know this from experience.

Another option is USA Kilts. They have quite a few off the rack casual kilts, and USAK are a fantastic company. I have 3 of their kilts and will soon be getting a 4th with any luck. AND they're scary fast!

And one last thing-

**Montgomery-the-Scot** · 14th February 11, 06:22 PM

Thanks everyone for your helpful advice.
I ordered a Sporran, sporran belt and kilt pin from Stillwater and a kilt in Modern Montgomery, flashes, belt and buckle from Frugal-Corner.
I plan to see how I like wearing the kilt before I invest in a custom wool kilt.

I'd like to try making an x-kilt but am having trouble finding the plans for it.
It's probably right under my nose but perhaps someone can provide the link?
Thanks again!

Lonnie

**AKScott** · 14th February 11, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by Montgomery-the-Scot

I'd like to try making an x-kilt but am having trouble finding the plans for it.
It's probably right under my nose but perhaps someone can provide the link?
Thanks again!

Lonnie

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...ownload-20085/

Haven't tried it myself, many people have.

**English Bloke** · 14th February 11, 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

... Problem with this is that Sport Kilts are so much closer to skirts than actual kilts that getting a Sport Kilt may turn our new gentleman off to kilts in general...

I agree wholeheartedly with that Nighthawk. I've seen and handled a sport Kilt although I haven't actually worn one... The one I saw was tartan coloured at least but it felt like it was made of winsiette (pyjama cotton). I know a lot of the membership like them but they are not my favourite.

**Nighthawk** · 14th February 11, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by English Bloke

I agree wholeheartedly with that Nighthawk. I've seen and handled a sport Kilt although I haven't actually worn one... The one I saw was tartan coloured at least but it felt like it was made of winsiette (pyjama cotton). I know a lot of the membership like them but they are not my favourite.

Yeah, I bought mine based on reputation and photos... Never will I make that mistake again! If I can't handle it, or it's not made from a material that I'm familiar with... Well, it was a $125 lesson that was well learned.

**Whidbey78** · 14th February 11, 10:24 PM

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

Yeah, I bought mine based on reputation and photos... Never will I make that mistake again! If I can't handle it, or it's not made from a material that I'm familiar with... Well, it was a $125 lesson that was well learned.

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That's pretty much what I did. It's fine for hanging around the house, so I opted not to do the Kilts For Clunkers trade. They are not worth the price IMO. I'm not big on acrylics either...they wrinkle to easily, don't hold a pleat all that well, pill quickly and there is the whole flamability issue.

USAK casual is the best deal in a sub-$150 kilt. There are cheaper alternatives, but for what you get, and its quality, it's a bargain.

**Goochwarmer** · 13th February 11, 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by Montgomery-the-Scot

I'm also not too sure about wearing a tartan I don't "qualify" for.

Annnnnd? Wear what you want!! I'm no where near Scot or Irish...but i wear a MacLaren Modern Sport kilt...because I can and have the stones to do so. It takes thick skin and brass ones to wear one anyway so do what you want....
just my 2 cents.