Quote Originally Posted by Frank View Post
I came across the attached article in Wales Online. I'm still not entirely sure of the motivation of the writer. He goes to great legnths to testify that the kilt is unwieldy, impractical and uncomfortable. I was left wondering if he's talking about the same garment we all know and love. He makes a few minor valid points - however, they can be applied almost equally to the negative aspect of any type of clothing. Very Odd.

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wa...1466-29116877/
Thank you for posting the link. I read the article and the author's assertions of Scottishness and experience with the kilt and all its accessories.

I can sympathize with his reactions to wearing wool. If I put on a wool shirt I get hives that last for days.

However I have 3 heavyweight kilts and have had the following experiences. I stayed nice and toasty in frigid, snowy weather in the Rocky mountain front range wearing a kilt, a daywear jacket shirt and tie. I have stayed comfortable in overly warm weather in the same outfit in the same location. The kilts are heavy enough that there are no embarraing moments in windy conditions. I have to agree with the author that a well-made highland outfit is going to be on the expensive side. If one is a piper intending to wear a formal heavyweight kilt with a regulation doublet, piper's plaid and all the accessories, he or she could purchase a good used car for considerably less money.

On the whole of things, the author must have lived south of the border long enough to go native, because, in my experience, there has been nothing onerous about putting on, wearing and caring for my kilts and accessories.