Stillwater Black Watch Kilt

[Piedmont Highlander]

Josh ,

I'm a bit late responding to your thread , but I wanted to offer you some words of encouragement .

I have been a kilt wearer for over 40 years and have always had the 8 yd " made to measure " kilts .

Two years ago I ordered one of the Stillwaters Black Watch economy " wool " kilts ( like the one you ordered ) for the purpose of wearing it at times when I didn't want to risk wearing an expensive kilt .

I will have to say that I was pleasantly surprised . It is definitely worth the money as a starter kilt , much better than the acrylic ones . I think you will be pleased . It can serve you well for both informal and formal use . I think it is a smart purchase for someone new to kilt wearing .

Although , I must warn you ... I can see where owning this kilt could lead you to the 8 yd kilt addiction .

All kidding aside , I hope you enjoy your new kilt when it arrives .

Best regards , Mike

Thanks Mike! I'm enjoying it, it fits very well. I held it up to the light and you can see the light come through here and there, so yes, it's not a fantastic piece. But I didn't expect it to be. And so far, I like it better than the acrylic one, for sure.

I can feel the addiction starting, though. I'm not someone who spends a lot of money on expensive habits or activities. I'm a homeowner, so most of my money goes into that. But...having a little something you like can be appealing. I wouldn't mind owning a few. Of course, this does mean that I need to keep up the exercise so I can keep fitting into these expensive bits of wool.

And I need to get some matching hose to wear, too. I can see how the cost adds up quickly.

Josh