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**Hellblazer** · 30th March 06, 12:45 PM

Hello, all! My name is Will (smile, bow) and I'm looking forward to joining the kilted brotherhood, tho' I have not yet done so. I was planning on picking up a Utilikilt at DragonCon this year, because I kind of thought they were the only (casual kilt) game in town, but a bit of internet research has shown me that that's =definitely= not the case! I'm still planning on getting a UK, but now I'm thinking about getting either an AmeriKilt or a Buzz Kidder Canvas Kilt as my first kilt. Anyone with further advice/suggestions, feel free to speak up! Thanks!

**Mattg** · 30th March 06, 12:56 PM

Hey there! Glad to have ya! You've found the Mecca of kilts

I'm pretty new myself so I won't embarrass myself and give advise

**Gillis13** · 30th March 06, 01:04 PM

Welcome I am new myself but I will tell you that this is a great group and if you have any questions, just ask, there is a great pool of knowledge at your disposal here...just dont ask me anything... not yet

**davedove** · 30th March 06, 01:14 PM

Welcome aboard! Just look through the forum and you will find LOTS of alternatives, some inexpensive and some not, but all great choices.

If you have any questions, someone here will have an answer.

**ozmeath** · 30th March 06, 01:15 PM

G'day Will and welcome. Can't say much about the contemporary kilts as I've never worn them myself.There are by far more educated folk here than I about those. But don't afraid to try on a traditional. there's some awesome tartans and strong, versatile and can be worn casually. I love 'em!
E.

**Rigged** · 30th March 06, 01:27 PM

The only advice I can give you is: Don't make any major purchases like cars, televisions and junk like that. After you buy your first kilt, you'll want more kilts, and more accessories to go with them.

Then you'll be wanting a gym membership to get in better shape so you'll look great in all those kilts.

And then you'll want to go to interesting places wearing them.

Kilts are like crack. They take over your life.

At least kilts are a healthy addiction and hecka fun!

**ByDand** · 30th March 06, 01:29 PM

Welcome aboard Will and have fun. Like the rest said we have all the answers for you right here and if we don't we'll make up some that at least sound good :rolleyes:

**Colin** · 30th March 06, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by Hellblazer

Hello, all! My name is Will (smile, bow) and I'm looking forward to joining the kilted brotherhood, tho' I have not yet done so. I was planning on picking up a Utilikilt at DragonCon this year, because I kind of thought they were the only (casual kilt) game in town, but a bit of internet research has shown me that that's =definitely= not the case! I'm still planning on getting a UK, but now I'm thinking about getting either an AmeriKilt or a Buzz Kidder Canvas Kilt as my first kilt. Anyone with further advice/suggestions, feel free to speak up! Thanks!

Welcome. My advise, skip all of them and go for a Freedom Kilt. If you want a casual contempory kilt, start with the best of the lot.

**cessna152towser** · 30th March 06, 02:46 PM

and welcome from Scotland. I'd advise starting off with a cheap Pakistani made polyester kilt that bears a good visual resemblance to the style of traditional Scottish kilts -in the states the Stillwater Economy Kilt seems to be the one to go for; I've got two by the Mercy Clothing Company, bought in Britain.