floor length womens kilts

[Downunder Kilt]

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!!

If you go thru all the pull down tabs that you have have to do, to initiate an order, you will find that if you select the Walker tartan, it is available in two weights, 12oz and 16oz that are both custom weaves and add GBP250.00 to the cost. So it's not a bargain as it first seems.

Quite a few sites get you in with the intial price, then add huge amounts depending on what tartan you order

Good luck with your hunting

[Meggers]

If you go thru all the pull down tabs that you have have to do, to initiate an order, you will find that if you select the Walker tartan, it is available in two weights, 12oz and 16oz that are both custom weaves and add GBP250.00 to the cost. So it's not a bargain as it first seems.

Quite a few sites get you in with the intial price, then add huge amounts depending on what tartan you order

Good luck with your hunting

yeah I came across that sad reality...but to be honest, I dont think I would want Walker tartan anyway. The person that had it designed did so in the 1980s and he's not even in my family. I feel like I would be wearing another Walker familys tartan...

I need to trace back my Walkers back further to get to an actual clan name or something. As for now, I will just stick with County tartans from Ireland since I know I can claim those as being personally significant whereas I would feel like a poser in Walker. I have my Irish roots traced to Co. Cork and Co. Londonderry so I can happily wear those and feel special

[Meggers]

Sydnie, LOVE style no. 6



It's feminine and modest and has youthful qualities. Love it.

[Grizzly]

Matt
any suggestions for a district Tartan for Meghan that would be cheaper than a special weave fabric. Is there a Wisconsin district Tartan or other that would fit the bill?
kind regards
Simon

[Meggers]

Matt
any suggestions for a district Tartan for Meghan that would be cheaper than a special weave fabric. Is there a Wisconsin district Tartan or other that would fit the bill?
kind regards
Simon

LOL Wisconsin. Guaranteed it would be red and white tartan...maybe a little black thrown in

I think I would want a Scottish district. I will ask my gramps which area our family is from.

But I still am interested to know if theres a Wisconsin tartan

[TimButterfield]

Matt
any suggestions for a district Tartan for Meghan that would be cheaper than a special weave fabric. Is there a Wisconsin district Tartan or other that would fit the bill?

There is a list of U.S. State tartans on Wikipedia here. And, there is one for Wisconsin. Wisconsin state statutes, section 1.10, item 3, state symbols, has a description of the tartan. Scottish Tartans Authority - Wisconsin tartan

[Meggers]

There is a list of U.S. State tartans on Wikipedia here. And, there is one for Wisconsin. Wisconsin state statutes, section 1.10, item 3, state symbols, has a description of the tartan. Scottish Tartans Authority - Wisconsin tartan

hey thats kinda nice... now I kinda want one. Shoot.

Im already broke. This is the last thing that I need to be looking at.

[CopperNGold]

Hi Meaghan,

Sometimes the floor-length kilt can have too much fabric that will make a woman look heavier, and none of us want that, do we?

A great look is a long wrap-around skirt that crosses over on the side with the loop that wraps around the waist and through a hole in the side of the skirt. It can have a side or back kick pleat about up to the knee. It is sometimes called a hostess skirt, but this version is youthful and fun! I designed several for my stores, regularly travelled to the Irish woolen mills to have the fabric designed and made and sold thousands of them. It's great for a short skirt, too! I'm sure you can find a simple pattern for a skirt smiliar to this (a fabric store sales person should be able to find you a pattern) and it would be stunning in a great tartan!
Top it with a good quality cashmere sweater or a fantasic blouse and you're good to go! If I can be of any more help, just message me. Good luck, and wear a great pair of high heels!

Oh, you're making me want to go into the rags (apparel) business again!

Cheers, Jocelyn

[CopperNGold]

Hi again! I had a few more thoughts. Still using the wrap skirt idea, make it sleek, like a pencil skirt, all the way down to the floor. No flare in the line of the skirt. It will be sophisticated yet youthful. That's what the kick pleat is for, to move around easily. Also, plan to line it in unshiny satin. For the autumn/ holiday colors, I can visualize the Mapleleaf tartan. Now I want egg nog!



Cheers, Jocelyn

[TimButterfield]

hey thats kinda nice... now I kinda want one. Shoot.

Im already broke. This is the last thing that I need to be looking at.

I well know the feeling. I was born in Washington State and Burnetts & Struth just happened to have that tartan in stock. I should have their casual (+ two yards) kilt in a couple of weeks or so. Don't worry about being broke. I'm finding kilt acquisition can make you even more broke than before.