floor length womens kilts

**sydnie7** · 27th September 11, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by MeghanWalker

Sydnie, that is way too fun. I adore it. I might have to save that picture if you don't mind.

It's not my picture to begin with, somebody else posted and I saved it. . . and so it goes!

**Grizzly** · 27th September 11, 01:04 PM

Meghan
There is a lady on here called Cynthia, she is an excellent seamstress who makes fantastic antique costumes, I am sure if you PM her she will give you some excellent advice. I must admit I am not familiar with N American district tartans but someone like Matt Newsome could perhaps advise, if Matt doesnt know then no-one does.
And remember the golden rule, we need pictures when you have it made, If we dont get any pictures then it didnt happen. :-)

kind regards
simon

**sydnie7** · 27th September 11, 01:10 PM

Also check post #19 in this thread. I've made a test version in madras similar to styles 5 and 6, next step is cutting into some real tartan for it.

**Meggers** · 27th September 11, 01:14 PM

you all are so helpful! And im flattered that it's not considered old lady, especially since im in my 20s. I love floor length skirts especially with a nice fitted plain top in order to accent the long skirt. I really need something to wear to stuff.

hell, I need to find "stuff" that I can even wear it to...

**Mike_Oettle** · 5th October 11, 02:28 PM

Meghan, go for it! I love to see women in long skirts.
The style and cut would be important, of course (since I’ve only read the first page of this thread, there might have been much discussion on this angle), but don’t be afraid of the length.
I look forward to your pictures.
Regards,
Mike

**Meggers** · 6th October 11, 09:51 AM

I...am...hyperventilating right now, lads. I need some feedback pronto:

http://www.scotlandshopdirect.com/Ki...60,product.php

I found this and they have WALKER tartan....for $130 for a hostess skirt.... that cant be right. Either that skirt is made out of plastic wrap where Walker tartan is drawn on with sharpies, or its a fishy seller...

cause thats WAY too good to be true.

Thoughts? Is this seller legit? Am I missing something? You guys know what buying kilts are like and I don't so please help me.

Ok, I figured it out. Walker is a special weave so it woudl cost me like $400

but seriously, $130 for an Irish American or Irish National or Heritage of Scotland or Scotland forever tartan hostess skirt? Is that still right? That seems so cheap!!

**Meggers** · 6th October 11, 09:57 AM

they have it in Co. Cork!!! for $90?! $130?

that cant be right!!!

**Silent Raven** · 6th October 11, 10:23 AM

well i hope it is, thats a great deal! maybe now i can get my fiance a tartan skirt!

**GoodGirlGonePlaid** · 6th October 11, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by MeghanWalker

I...am...hyperventilating right now, lads. I need some feedback pronto:

http://www.scotlandshopdirect.com/Ki...60,product.php

I found this and they have WALKER tartan....for $130 for a hostess skirt.... that cant be right. Either that skirt is made out of plastic wrap where Walker tartan is drawn on with sharpies, or its a fishy seller...

cause thats WAY too good to be true.

Thoughts? Is this seller legit? Am I missing something? You guys know what buying kilts are like and I don't so please help me.

Ok, I figured it out. Walker is a special weave so it woudl cost me like $400

but seriously, $130 for an Irish American or Irish National or Heritage of Scotland or Scotland forever tartan hostess skirt? Is that still right? That seems so cheap!!

This online shop is almost exactly like heritageofscotland.com Their images are the same. I got a plain black Billie kilt form them (HoS). It was fine. It was like $25 but shipping was $35 ish. GAH! It also ran one size small. The quality was fine, like a little better than you'd find in Nordstroms Brass Plum dept. It definitely wasn't as nice as a custom kilt (like USA kilts, Scottish Tartan's Museum, or alt.kilt) The hem is very narrow and so are the buckles, but for a cute skirt, it works.
HTH

**Meggers** · 6th October 11, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by GoodGirlGonePlaid

This online shop is almost exactly like heritageofscotland.com Their images are the same. I got a plain black Billie kilt form them (HoS). It was fine. It was like $25 but shipping was $35 ish. GAH! It also ran one size small. The quality was fine, like a little better than you'd find in Nordstroms Brass Plum dept. It definitely wasn't as nice as a custom kilt (like USA kilts, Scottish Tartan's Museum, or alt.kilt) The hem is very narrow and so are the buckles, but for a cute skirt, it works.
HTH

I think I will just go for custom made then. It would be almost $225 for the Co.Cork full length and I can get one for $250 custom made.