Stillwater Thrifty Review

[Fat Irish]

A quick review of my new Stillwater Thrifty in Irish National...
First, let me say right off the bat that I am well aware that I paid less that $50 for this kilt, shipping and all. I am well aware of the fact that this is in no way supposed to even duplicate an actual woven wool kilt. I bought this kilt under no delusions or expectations of gradure. That being said, this is a horse blanket with pleats, nothing more. It is exactly what I thought it would be. A kilt to wear around the house, mow the grass, wash the car, camp, ect. The folks at Stillwater do not misrepresent this item...it is ok for someone who isn't sure about kilts and wants a low-impact test model.
http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/...05/SWKilt2.jpg

The only real "issue" I have with the kilt is the hem...it looks like it was cut with a pocket knife!

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s421/e138705/SWKilthem.jpg

My final thoughts on the matter: (please feel free to agree or dispute)...
A thrifty is a horse blanket with pleats
A thrifty is fine for those on a super tight budget or those who do not want to drop higher coin for their "test the waters" kilt
A thrifty is fine for mowing the yard, camping, ect
A thrifty is fine for Austin, TX pub crawls because so few here know what a "real" kilt looks like.
A thrifty is NOT fine for anything other than uber casual wear (see previous two)
A thrifty is NOT fine for someone expecting "real" kilt
A thrifty is NOT fine for traditionalist or anyone with a salary above public school teacher (which I am)



Joe