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[pbutts]

Thanks for good advises. I have another question. Is heavy kilt like 16oz. for winter time and lighter one for summer time or does weight matter with the change of seasons?

My experience is 16 oz fabric really isn't a problem in the summer (80-90 ' Fahrenheit isn't unusual around here) and it sure looks better than the lightweight fabric.

By the way, that eBay vendor maybe one of those mentioned here for stealing photos from other legitimate vendors. Many of the vendors that advertise here can meet the price range you are looking for.

[shamada]

The more I dig deep about kilt and stuff, the more mysterious it becomes. What do you recommend about belt for non Scottish person like me? I am thinking about Royal Steward kilt. Are there any general all around belt buckle I can wear without any affiliations with clans? Thank you.

[kiltedwolfman]

Shamada-san, you can wear any buckle that you find appealing and there are many styles of buckle that show no clan emblems but rather very nice decorative embellishments. You should know that the belt is not an integral part of the kilt attire and if you were planning on piping in a jacket and waist-coat you would generally wear a belt anyway. If you were not planning on a jacket and waist-coat then a belt makes a nice visual break between top and bottom of the outfit. As for the kilt itself Royal Stewart is a good choice however it is also one of the most used tartans out there. There are a very large number of what people would consider "universal" tartans and you should feel free to choose one that most suits you. If you are planning on joining into a pipe band then you may want to choose the tartan that band is currently wearing.