Looking for Kilt, rather particular...

**MacGregor** · 28th February 07, 04:03 PM

Hi all.
I'm brand new to the forums (see my post in the Newbie section), and currently kiltless. With a bit of help, perhaps we could change that, though ;)
My criterium are as follows:

MacGregor Tartan (Preferably Modern)
~30" waist
~21" length
Casual or Phillabeg
Tight budget!! ($100 limit, may be able to budge $10 or so.)

That about does it.
If anyone could help, please post!

Also, would casual or Phillabeg be better? I tend to prefer a style similar to the "Economy" ones of the Celtic Croft (here: http://www.kilts-n-stuff.com/Kilts/economy_kilts.html ), but I'd appriciate your input!

Thanks all,
MacG

**KiltedCodeWarrior** · 28th February 07, 07:45 PM

The 2 that come to mind in that price range are a USAK casual or a Sportkilt. Personally, I would go for the USAK, even if it meant waiting a few extra weeks to build up the kilt fund.

**ccga3359** · 28th February 07, 07:50 PM

Keep in mind accesories such as sporran, (where ya gonna stick that empty wallet anyway?). Suggest Stillwater kilts for that. Being on a kilting budget is tough, be careful on e-bay. Search and read reviews on X-Marks, these guys are honest and won't steer you wrong.

**ccga3359** · 28th February 07, 07:53 PM

Funnily enough someone posted this today. Might be worthwhile bying the material and send it to a kiltmaker at a later date and buy a basic black kilt now. Everyone needs a black kilt by the way.

**auld argonian** · 28th February 07, 07:57 PM

Go with the USA casual....can't go wrong.

Best

AA

**ccga3359** · 28th February 07, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by auld argonian

Go with the USA casual....can't go wrong.

Best

AA

I looked and I dont believe Rocky carries MacGregor. Does he order custom tartans?

**Tattoo Bradley** · 28th February 07, 08:33 PM

I'm not seeing MacGregor as an offering of USAK.

**MacGregor** · 1st March 07, 12:42 PM

How about this?
http://www.sportkilt.com/departments....cfm?afid=1003
Any Feedback?

**Skweres** · 2nd March 07, 09:18 AM

i like the sportkilt, i dont mind doing everyday things with it, i wore it to gym once

**scoutniagara** · 2nd March 07, 10:04 AM

My SKs are fine for all functions. I doubt the average person would know or care that you're not wearing a $700 custom-sewn wool kilt. You may have to be careful in windy conditions with the SKs, but other than that they feel great. I don't think you'd regret your choice. I have a 13 oz. Burnett's & Struth, MacIntosh hunting hand-sewn wool kilt, but only wear it for "fancy" functions like for our upcoming SOKS Scottish Rite night. I also, have a SWK Standard that could be another choice for you, but they don't have a MacGregor (a beautiful tartan, I might add).