Whole New Perspective

[Colin]

Last week I ordered my first traditional Scottish kilt. Now I have been wearing casual kilts for over two years now (not daily), but this is my first handsewn heavy wool kilt. I decided to go with Scottishkilts.net as they have done such a fine job with my jacket, and in answering all my questions. Kiltstore.net was a definite runner up, as they too were very helpful about their products.

Well, yesterday at 5 pm the kilt, hose, and flashes showed up at my door. The kilt is a handsewn 16 oz -8 yard kilt in Ancient Watson tartan.

I ripped open the package and immediately tried on the kilt. First thought was at how heavy this kilt was compared to the PV kilts I am used to. Second thought was that I choose the right tartan, as I love the look of it in person. After I made sure the kilt fit right I took it upstairs and took out the basting stitches and tried it on properly. This kilt is a thing of beauty!!!! The pleating is outstanding, and the feel and fit are extremely comfortable. I will need to get used to wearing anything that high up on my torso though (my only complaint so far, but one that was expected).

I had to try on the kilt with my waistcoat and jacket. What a difference! With the hipster style PV kilts, the white of the shirt is sometimes seen under the waistcoat. Not with this baby.....It just makes everything seems more complete and cleaner.

Considering the 9 day turnaround time it took to get the kilt to my door, I was a little worried about the quality of the kilt. This was easily put to rest upon viewing the kilt. The pleating is beautiful, the craftsmanship is top notch, the weight is perfect, and the overall look and feel of the kilt has left me as one satisfied customer.

Would I reccomend Scottishkilts as a vendor? Yes, I would highly recommend them
Would I order from them in the future? Yes, the dress sporran is tempting me right now
Am I happy with the product? Most definitely
Am I happy with the customer service? Yes, they continually went above and beyond to make sure I was imformed and pleased

I am sure I will get some pics of the new kilt in the coming week, so I will post those when I have them.