Ok, so they're not MY photos, but...

[McMurdo]

I understand that this is not a cheap lifestyle, but how much do you think the guy in the first pic is wearing? At least $1,000 USD? Maybe more?

I would say more, you would be looking upwards of $500.00 for the Jacket and waistcoat, another $500.00 at least for the kilt, then you have the accessories

Now I understand from reading the forum here that there are ways of getting things cheaper. As a matter of fact, I liked the idea of getting a pair of wing tip shoes and cutting the tongue and every other eyelet out. (Found a pair like that at the PX I'm saving up for) But even then, things aren't cheap. I can't even sew a window drape, let alone my own kilt. I could probably find a tweed jacket at the flea market, but then I'd have to pay someone else to modify it, defeating the purpose. Those were nice pictures and all, but I myself am years away from worrying about whether or not I'm wearing black shoes with a brown sporran, or if I should wear my kilt hose down around my ankles. I apologize if I have offended anyone, but sometimes things here just seem a little out of peoples price range. Sorry to vent.

Well I can only speak for myself, and as such I'll tell you you have not offended me, it is just that I came to kiltwearing as a way to show my heritage, so for me buying the cheapest kilt or accessories available has never been an option that has appealled to me too much, to my way of thinking it is far better to save up for quality than have a closet full of cheap kilts.