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[longhuntr74]

Some people feel the need to amass a large volume of kilts. Luckily, I don't have that problem. I'm fine with just a couple of well-made wool kilts to suit the various functions I would wear them to. My problem is accessories.

***! I have three kilts and wear two of them regularly. A tank for more formal/dressier affairs...and my Box Pleat BW for hiking and casual wear. My third kilt was my first kilt, and I regret ever buying it...because now I can't get rid of it. I really don't want it, but nobody is willing to pay $250 (which is $50 less than I paid for it). I will probably end up making myself another kilt or two (most likely 6 yard knife pleats) down the road...but that's more because I enjoy making kilts...not because I need any more.

The cool thing about all of this is that you can start off with "the basics" and then work your way up over time, selling off the stuff you don't like any more to upgrade to better stuff. This is the ticket to building a quality wardrobe. As you obtain each piece and wear it a little, you'll find yourself changing your mind, adopting new looks, and wanting to chase better quality. Eventually you'll settle on the few items that you find yourself wearing over and over, and getting rid of the rest.

I agree with this 100%. In keeping with the previous thought of buying something and regretting it later...I have held off on buying several jackets. When I spend money on a tweed jacket, or an Argyll...it's going to be top quality and a good fit. I have done one tweed jacket conversion. It's okay, but I've grown to really dislike jacket conversions in general...I've only seen one or two EVER that were not immediately identifiable as a conversion. The real deal just looks 1000x better IMHO! When I get myself a real tweed jacket, I know that I will NEVER wear my converted jacket again. I know that might come off as a bit snobbish...but it goes with my mantra (learned after many wasted dollars in the past)...save up, buy once, buy quality!