Looking about for kilt companies.

[McMurdo]

Well for a first kilt in Black Watch might I suggest the Heavyweight Black Watch from Stillwater kilts Here is the link to it as this would be your first kilt I think this might be just the thing as you wont have to spend an arm and a leg yet you will still have a wool kilt in the tartan of your choice, as well Jerry ships out very fast.

[Wulf Skjaldr]

That does indeed look right up my alley! It even says "heavy" right there in the title. I don't like shirts, but I like a lot of fabric around my middle. And I don't want it blowing up on me either. I have bookmarked it but I will wait I think, to buy it a little later when I have listened and looked more, but thank you, that is a very good looking one.

As a PS to my first post: P.S. About price, money isn't really an option, you know, as long as it isn't a million dollars! I have a job, and I've been looking about for a while, so I will be saving up for it. I will put out whatever money I need for a good piece of clothing that will serve me for a long time and make me happy.

[O'Neille]

The Stillwaters are a great value. I like mine because they have the look and feel of a much more expensive kilt, but I don't have to worry about pub spills or sitting in the dirt at a concert etc... I'd start with a Stillwater, if a 24" length would work for you and also order a custom made in another tartan. You can research a little and find a regional, military service or just one you like. One kilt is never enough.

Footwear is one of the most individual differences you will find here. People wear everything from nothing at all to sandals, Chucks, hiking boots, jump boots. You get the idea. O'Neille

[James MacMillan]

What are your measurements?

Waist, hips?

How tall are you.

there may be a kilt already available for you in Blackwatch.

But for a first Kilt I think a Stillwater is the best bet!

[McClef]

from South Wales UK!

[McFarkus]

About price, money isn't really an option, you know, as long as it isn't a million dollars! I have a job, and I've been looking about for a while, so I will be saving up for it.

We have some very talented kiltmakers here on Xmarks who could make you a custom kilt. Matt Newsome (M.A.C. Newsome on Xmarks - http://www.scottishtartans.org/) specializes in box pleats and either Barb T (you can send her a PM through Xmarks) or Kathy Lare of Kathy's Kilts www.kathyskilts.com do wonderful 8 yard tanks. Since these are custom made more lead time is needed.

[sjrapid]

Welcome from London, England.

best regards

[3fingerslinger]

Welcome from California!!!
As you will undoubtedly be shelling out a large amount of cash for a traditional kilt, my only advice is to take your time---keep asking questions here, as far as a sporran being an inconvenience--I would be interested in knowing what your friend carries things around in??? as a traditional kilt will have no pockets....
Good luck with your research, it's alot of fun searching and you will find more choices than you might have originally thought!!

[Colin]

I am sure everyone here will give you a good number of companies to choose from. As food for thought, I am going to point you in the direction of one of the articles on this site (written by Wizard of BC). This could be a great help in decided which kind of kilt you want, and help to narrow the choices of which firms.

Good luck with the kilt search.

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/article/sa1.php

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[Rampant Lion]

I would just like to point out that the sett of the Heavyweight Blackwatch kilt from SWK is the half sett. It's not the same sett that the Black Watch wear today. The exact sett might not be important to you, but I think it's always best to have as much information as possible. It's still a nice looking tartan with great colours.