First Kilt

[Nighthawk]

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]

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]

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]

... 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]

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]

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.

[Santa Wally]

I bought my first kilt, a Wallace (my family tartan) Sport Kilt at a festival. Was only OK for a little while. Within 2 months I ordered a made-to-measure USA Casual kilt and got a kilt that really fit. Then I ordered my wool Clan Claus kilt. A few months later, I traded in the Wallace Sport Kilt with Rocky's Cash for Clunker program and got a Wallace tartan USA Casual and Isle of Skye USA Casual. So now I have 3 made-to-measure USA Casual kilts and recommend them highly.I wear them when driving and as much as possible. My wool kilts, Clan Claus and an 8 yard Wool Wallace kilt (purchased from a Clan Wallace Society member) are saved for the special occasions.