New kilt question from a newbie.

**staticsan** · 3rd January 07, 08:29 PM

Hi guys!

I'm right on the edge of buying my first kilt and I'd like some advice, especially as I've never spent as much on a piece of clothing as a modern kilt seems to cost. I'm trying to keep the price down without buying something over-cheap.

Up until yesterday, I was considering a NeoKlit (Men's Standard) or a Utilikilt (probably a Mocker). Then I found SportsKilts, of which I like the Commando the best (pockets are Good

). Which would you recommend and why? Keep in mind that being able to chuck in the washing machine and hang it on the clothesline is an important quality.

Thanks!

Wade.

**Zardoz** · 5th January 07, 09:19 PM

First off,

I'll put my 2 cents in here and say out of those choices I would go with the Neokilt, I like their modern features and traditional look.

**Dreadbelly** · 5th January 07, 09:31 PM

www.stillwaterkilts.com

Hard to beat.

Edit. It has been a long, long day. To much time spent crocheting and knitting. My apologies.

**Big Mikey** · 5th January 07, 10:05 PM

sorry Dread, I've been dying to use that one!

First,

An SWK would be a great first kilt. They are very affordable and easy to care for. I have a UK that is about a year old and it washes very well.

WARNING!!!!! DO NOT BUY THAT FIRST KILT! IT WILL NOT BE THE LAST!! THE ADDICTION GRABS HOLD AND WILL NOT LET GO!! RUN, RUN AWAY!!

**Deil the Yin** · 5th January 07, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by Dreadbelly

www.stillwater.com

Hard to beat.

Dude,

I think you better check your link there...

**cavscout** · 5th January 07, 10:42 PM

judging by the choices you listed, it seems you are interested in a non-tartan kilt (solid or camo).

Personally, I'd probably opt for a Neo. All reports are that the service is top notch and the kilt is a quality product. Working with the "small business" companies are a great way to get a truly custom garment for yourself as well as support our fellow X-markers.

UK's are nice as well but you will be subjected to fitting into a somewhat broad window of kilt size rather than getting a kilt fitted to YOUR exact dimensions.

SK's, It was my first kilt and is quickly becoming my least worn as my preferences have been discovered and defined. It is relegated to what I wear around the house while my others are in the wash. It's always good to have a kilt like that but...

don't fool yourself into thinking you will be happy with that one for a long time. I estimate it will hold you for a month or two at most before you are on the phone ordering another kilt that will be fitted to YOUR dimensions.

Welcome to the board

**staticsan** · 6th January 07, 05:25 AM

Originally Posted by cavscout

judging by the choices you listed, it seems you are interested in a non-tartan kilt (solid or camo).

I should have provided more information. Yes, I'm interested in non-tartan to start with, as a kind of transitional step into kilts. There were some recent pics of someone in here with his lad, both in tartan kilts, and both of them looked quite good. So some days I'm less tartan-averse than others.

Personally, I'd probably opt for a Neo. All reports are that the service is top notch and the kilt is a quality product. Working with the "small business" companies are a great way to get a truly custom garment for yourself as well as support our fellow X-markers.

UK's are nice as well but you will be subjected to fitting into a somewhat broad window of kilt size rather than getting a kilt fitted to YOUR exact dimensions.

SK's, It was my first kilt and is quickly becoming my least worn as my preferences have been discovered and defined. It is relegated to what I wear around the house while my others are in the wash. It's always good to have a kilt like that but...

Interesting comparison. Thanks!

I had been considering an Amerikilt for a while, but I decided I wanted pockets. Plus I like the white camo that NeoKilt offer.

don't fool yourself into thinking you will be happy with that one for a long time. I estimate it will hold you for a month or two at most before you are on the phone ordering another kilt that will be fitted to YOUR dimensions.

Heh. I don't expect to stop at one! The trick is to not let the credit card get too far ahead of the income. :-)

**Dreadbelly** · 5th January 07, 10:07 PM

How do you think Hagrid feels having an "I'm with stupid sign" pointing right at him?

lol

**GatorUK** · 5th January 07, 10:12 PM

Stillwater standard.

**Splash_4** · 5th January 07, 10:46 PM

To echo what our esteemed Elder Cavscout has said, I would suggest saving a dollar or two more and invest in a USA Kilts casual.. It will also be fitted to your measurements versus the Stillwater which is a waist only fitting.

Although, to be fair, the SWK Black Stewart was my first (and to date only) kilt.