Quote Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt View Post
Sorry OB, I don't want to rain on your parade but where do you get the idea that 5 yard kilts are more historically accurate than eight yards. Yes, historical kilts were of a lower yardage, 3.5 to 4 yards, but were random then box pleated, nothing like the the 5 yard kilts of today. That is unless you get a Matt Newsome box pleated. Another differce that you may find when ordering a 5 yard kilt is the style of kilt, as reference by Scotwebs description of their 5 yard casual "This Casual or Sports kilt is expertly sewn to impress, but with a contemporary lower-waisted cut." - more of a jeans height than a tradtional kilt. one must be cafeful when talking about casual kilts and attempting to align them with traditional kilts

As for eight yards getting a bit heavy, I own 4 yard 16oz kilts, 8 yard 13oz kilts and 8 yard 16oz kilts, I am in my late 50's and have never felt the 8 yard 16oz kilts as being heaving. I have worn them all day at highland games in 30C+ heat and were not a bother.
Fair enough.