Hello all

For non-formal things I just got my second kilt, a SWK economy. My only other kilt is a tank that I worry about too much for drinking beer, eating pizza, piping kids b-days, etc. Though the economy does fine for a nite at the movies, I would like a step up for events such as piping "drunken brawl" weddings, ice cream and popsicle kids b-days, etc.
So, what i "think" I know is the SWK standard has more pleats than the economy, and has sewn down pleats, and the USAK is made to measure, and has even more pleats, sewn down. Also more choices.
So, is the USAK casual enough "more kilt" to justify its moderate price increase?
Is the pv easier to clean, hold pleats better? With more material is it noticeably warmer to wear, or does it breathe better? Look more "real"?
Does the SWK standard use the same material weight as its economy and/or more material/pleats than economy? Is a standard a decent step up from an economy?

I am looking for washabilty, durability, pleat holding, and "realness".

Eric