I'm planning on purchasing my first USAK semi-trad kilt this Friday. We (my friends and I) have narrowed it down from 11 tartans to these five:
  • American Heritage
  • Clark
  • MacBeth
  • Scottish National
  • US Navy


It wasn't an easy job narrowing it down either. I'm kinda leaning toward the Clark tartan, Jennifer likes MacBeth, Scott likes the American Heritage, and Anna likes the US Navy. Can you see my dilemma?

Now I'd like to hear from the rabble. Has anyone got any pics of their kilts in the above tartans? The USAK site does have swatches but I seem to do better when I see someone wearing the actual tartan.

Some say I put too much thought into which tartan to purchase but I feel it's big decision because I will wear it for years. Then, again, I could purchase one per month and have all five by Christmas, but I don't want to work Rocky and Kelly to death.