SWK Weathered Mackenzie standard

[Perldog007]

Well, added another SWK to my Kloset today. I am working on a comprehensive comparision of the various Stillwater kilts from a newbie perspective.

For now let me say that the pics of the Weathered Mackenzie on the SWK site do not do the tartan justice.

My supervisor just walked back to my cage with the USPS box from MN. Once more I am completely blown away by what you get for the buck. This one has really lovely muted green and brown hues, black, white and red stripes. It came with flashes and Jerry threw in a hangar.

Amazingly, it is pleated to the sett, and pleated well. Like DreadBelly posted, I don't think this could have been made in a sweatshop either. The stitching is machine, but very hard to see. The apron has taken a sever ecrease from transit, so this one will go onto the kiltmaking/pressing table at the dog compound b4 the basting comes out.

Anybody looking for an economical weathered tartan kilt might do well to order one of these. Unless you are a big fat , I already got the 52....

Stay tuned for my breakdown of the various models and pics... it is a work in progress. If you are thinking about that weathered Mackenzie tartan standard SWK this kilted man votes for less thinking, more ordering.

Kilt on --

Doug

[Kid Cossack]

Dang! Jerry comes through again.

[Phil]

Looking forward to the pics. Mackenzie is one of my favourite tartans.

[Perldog007]

AND - I just read in another thread that Macbeth is a sept of MacKenzie



So this one is semi-legit if I get challenged by the kilt police for a DNA swab.

What incredible luck, a quasi family tartan for 80 bucks..... Life is good.

[Mael Coluim]

Well, added another SWK to my Kloset today. I am working on a comprehensive comparision of the various Stillwater kilts from a newbie perspective.

For now let me say that the pics of the Weathered Mackenzie on the SWK site do not do the tartan justice.

My supervisor just walked back to my cage with the USPS box from MN. Once more I am completely blown away by what you get for the buck. This one has really lovely muted green and brown hues, black, white and red stripes. It came with flashes and Jerry threw in a hangar.

Amazingly, it is pleated to the sett, and pleated well. Like DreadBelly posted, I don't think this could have been made in a sweatshop either. The stitching is machine, but very hard to see. The apron has taken a sever ecrease from transit, so this one will go onto the kiltmaking/pressing table at the dog compound b4 the basting comes out.

Anybody looking for an economical weathered tartan kilt might do well to order one of these. Unless you are a big fat , I already got the 52....

Stay tuned for my breakdown of the various models and pics... it is a work in progress. If you are thinking about that weathered Mackenzie tartan standard SWK this kilted man votes for less thinking, more ordering.

Kilt on --

Doug

Aye, Doug. I purchased the same which came last week and I am very pleased with the quality and tartan.

[Perldog007]

i am originally from southwest VA, but lived in and around NOVA for years - graduated FHS in '79. That weathered MacKenzie will go great with the fall countryside in Spotsylvania .. Excellent choice Sir!

[James MacMillan]

There are no tartan police!

Hey Hamish, have you ever compiled a list of your tartans in your masive collection?

[Perldog007]

There are no tartan police!

The fashion police are everywhere! The tartan division of the fashion police is perhaps one of the most hush-hush sections in operation, but they are out there. I have encountered them..... They are usually disguised as clueless interlopers who just stride up and ask you what family tartan is being worn.

Don't be fooled, as soon as you turn your back they call it in and you get a sticky note on your file! Or worse! a permanent notation. Very pervasive indeed.

Actually at Union Station (Washington, D.C.) on night shift security it was pretty dreary in the morning on the bitter end of a 12 hour shift. We would occasionally amuse ourselves by randomly accosting sleep walking commuters coming off the New York Train.

We were attired in tasteless bright red sportcoats and blue and gold striped ties. Thusly clothed we would flash our impressive looking Special Police badges and announce "Fashion Police! my partner observed you commiting a PWS 219 violation. Paisley with stripes. Is there anything you want to tell me?".

Well sometimes the poor guys (if you value your life, never do this to a lady) were so half asleep they would take it serious and start stammering about what the salesperson at Brooks Brothers told them. Most of them would just check out our attire and have a good laugh.

So I know the fashion police are real, I was one. Erego - the tartan police must also be real. And now I have them beat

I was going to hold the pics until I finish my review of the stillwater line but this is a gorgeous tartan. Will try to tack one on this thread in the next 24.

[Perldog007]

Well I have been holding off on posting pics of my Stillwaters. I have been wearing them and working on a review of the whole line. I now have 2 heavyweights, 3 standards, 2 economy, and 1 thirfty.

But since a request was made for pics, that was read by me on my twenty-third Birthday (the twenty-third one to fall on an odd numbered year ) Here are a couple of pics of my weathered MacKenzie.

Please bear in mind that these are at the end of an 11 hour day at the warehouse and after nearly two hours driving. I understand that I am wearing boots with hose and flash.

I wanted to check out those wide calf hose from Matt and the boots are required at work.

http://www.doublebad.net/mackilt.jpg

http://www.doublebad.net/macpleat.jpg


I really enjoy the colors in the tartan. Being able to wear these and throw them in the washer is great. I am going for a Royal Stewart, and a Nightstalker and that will round out my SWK kollection.

The tag says that this kilt is 100% acrylic.

I tend to wear the kilt a bit low to work. Putting the waistband right under my "short ribs" takes the hem to top of the knee.

[Mael Coluim]

i am originally from southwest VA, but lived in and around NOVA for years - graduated FHS in '79. That weathered MacKenzie will go great with the fall countryside in Spotsylvania .. Excellent choice Sir!

Ah, thank you! It goes well with my green '86 Ford Bronco II, too!