Ordering a kilt

[BCAC]

Just two?!! It's ok, the cruise isn't until late November, so he will have time. Have sent him a message so await to see what he suggests. I have to say, I can see what you chaps are banging on about now, in relation to wearing a kilt. Even though this one is PV it feels great to wear and a huge feeling of freedom. So tell me, do you think it would be a bit much to bring two kilts with us?

Bring two kilts on your cruise. Why not?

Everyone has their own way of looking at their "Highland" wardrobe. For me, I only buy and wear 16 oz wool 8 yard knife pleated kilts (aka "tanks"). They're expensive, so I have to save each time I want to buy one. I'm also Lucky as to having all the kilts I need. I won't be buying any more and my kilts will live longer than I will. I have two family tartans (modern and hunting (ancient)) and two universals (Hunting Stewart and IOS). More than enough.

I'm in the mind to save and buy something of quality that will last for years and that you can wear formally or casually.

Others are of the mind to buy cheap kilts (and loads of them).

Still others buy first a cheap kilt to see if they like being kilted and then move on to a tank.

What you should know is that there is a world of difference between a cheap casual kilt and a tank. It's like the difference between a Ford Fiesta and a Rolls Royce (hence the price difference).

Now that you know that you like being kilted, you can make up your own mind which "kilted road" you wish to walk down.

I'm sometimes envious of people just beginning the journey.

[Grizzly]

Rob, that's good to hear.

Simon, let's just say, ladies swooning would be of little interest to me! Believe me, I bring a lot of clothes on a cruise - we're away for 11 nights, so that's 11 nights of dressing up.

In my book that's still 11 days and 11 nights of kilt wearing, is two kilts enough?

[creagdhubh]

Bring two kilts on your cruise. Why not?

Everyone has their own way of looking at their "Highland" wardrobe. For me, I only buy and wear 16 oz wool 8 yard knife pleated kilts (aka "tanks"). They're expensive, so I have to save each time I want to buy one. I'm also Lucky as to having all the kilts I need. I won't be buying any more and my kilts will live longer than I will. I have two family tartans (modern and hunting (ancient)) and two universals (Hunting Stewart and IOS). More than enough.

I'm in the mind to save and buy something of quality that will last for years and that you can wear formally or casually.

Others are of the mind to buy cheap kilts (and loads of them).

Still others buy first a cheap kilt to see if they like being kilted and then move on to a tank.

What you should know is that there is a world of difference between a cheap casual kilt and a tank. It's like the difference between a Ford Fiesta and a Rolls Royce (hence the price difference).

Now that you know that you like being kilted, you can make up your own mind which "kilted road" you wish to walk down.

I'm sometimes envious of people just beginning the journey.

I'm all out of "ayes." So, a big PLUS ONE! Well said.

[Grizzly]

Everyone has their own way of looking at their "Highland" wardrobe. For me, I only buy and wear 16 oz wool 8 yard knife pleated kilts (aka "tanks"). They're expensive, so I have to save each time I want to buy one. I'm also Lucky as to having all the kilts I need. I won't be buying any more and my kilts will live longer than I will. I have two family tartans (modern and hunting (ancient)) and two universals (Hunting Stewart and IOS). More than enough.

Mmmm......... Are you sure David? I may have to store that in my memory banks. I thought I would stop when I got my tank. But a seductive imp on my shoulder kept whispering in my ear. This THCD will be the ruin of me.

[westsussexbiker]

Thank you all for the advice and suggestions. I'm going to stick with the HOS kilt I already have, and might think about another PV kilt in a different tartan. I will also wait for Paul to come back to me and see what he suggests. BCAC I see what you mean. But I still have to try it in the outside world. Simon, for formal nights, perhaps. Or do I need another one for a few of the informal nights? Something simpler?

[Grizzly]

By all means have a casual kilt for daywear or informal evenings, what I would say is wear it with confidence as though you have been wearing it all your life, and no-one will know any difference!

[BCAC]

Mmmm......... Are you sure David? I may have to store that in my memory banks. I thought I would stop when I got my tank. But a seductive imp on my shoulder kept whispering in my ear. This THCD will be the ruin of me.

To each their own, Simon. I won't be buying any more. I'm not saying that I have all the kilts that I want but I certainly have all the kilts that I need!

[Grizzly]

To each their own, Simon. I won't be buying any more. I'm not saying that I have all the kilts that I want but I certainly have all the kilts that I need!

So have I David or shortly will have. But then again there is always that Lochaber weathered................... It will gnaw away at me until I can no longer resist. Its the madness !!!

My name is Simon and I'm a kiltaholic...........

[westsussexbiker]

So have I David or shortly will have. But then again there is always that Lochaber weathered................... It will gnaw away at me until I can no longer resist. Its the madness !!!

My name is Simon and I'm a kiltaholic...........

Why do I get the feeling that this is going to be an expensive interest? I have already one - motorbiking!

[TJ Kelley]

I'm confused. Asks for kilt suggestions, 15 minutes latter has ordered a week ago and already received... scratches head.