Hello all,

I am trying to venture into the kilt wearing arena. I have tried to read and search the forums but wanted to make sure I was on the right track. My main purpose is Highland games attendance, Ren Faires, and maybe costume. (not brave enough for every day yet) I have nothing that I can wear with this so I am starting from scratch.

1. I was leaning toward casual package at usa kilts because I can get almost everything I need for around 250.00. But I understand that the casuals are designed to be worn low. As a bigger person I understand that it is better to wear it at the natural waist (like a regular kilt) I think you can get that option with them. So higher better? (I know the semi trad would be my best bet)

2. Are the items that come with the casual package of decent quality? ie the sporran and the jacobite shirt. I believe you get what you pay for, but I also do not want bling. (I am a toyota not a lexus kind of guy) I do not want to pay for cheap items when I could have much better for a little more. Would it be better to just get the kilt and get the other stuff somewhere else?

My thoughts are to get a basic package and then upgrade piecemeal as finances become available, but this will be a good start and tell me if I enjoy it enough to make a real investment. I would like though to at least have a good outfit that I will not feel like I am wearing a costume of cheap quality. (again you get what you pay for)

so any input?

thank you in advance