Hey Rocky, Big Question.

[Dreadbelly]

I sent them an email asking a bunch of questions about day to day use. Let's see what they say.

So far, in the past, responses to all such questions have not been positive. Here's to hoping that this time, there is good news to tell.

[macwilkin]

Great kilts are usually cheaper, Doc, because there is not the intensive labour for them that goes into the little kilt -- Colin is absolutely correct on this point.

And not having to roll around on the floor for half an hour or more to get dressed. Not having to grab an iron to get decent looking pleats. I don't even own a good iron. I can wear a 200 dollar PV kilt outside in the rain on a windy day and not worry. I can't wear a kilt costing hundreds of dollars outside in the rain on a windy day and not worry.

But again, Doc, the Highlanders of old didn't iron their great kilts either! And they were used to putting their great kilts on quickly, just as quickly at it takes us to put on a little kilt or trousers. Brock, my one friend with a great kilt, says it takes him about 10-15 minutes to get into "full kit" -- the same amount of time to put on a little kilt or even a suit & tie. In the long run, 10-15 minutes really dosen't matter.

Cheers,

T.

[Dreadbelly]

Great kilts are usually cheaper, Doc, because there is not the intensive labour for them that goes into the little kilt -- Colin is absolutely correct on this point.

And not having to roll around on the floor for half an hour or more to get dressed. Not having to grab an iron to get decent looking pleats. I don't even own a good iron. I can wear a 200 dollar PV kilt outside in the rain on a windy day and not worry. I can't wear a kilt costing hundreds of dollars outside in the rain on a windy day and not worry.

But again, Doc, the Highlanders of old didn't iron their great kilts either! And they were used to putting their great kilts on quickly, just as quickly at it takes us to put on a little kilt or trousers. Brock, my one friend with a great kilt, says it takes him about 10-15 minutes to get into "full kit" -- the same amount of time to put on a little kilt or even a suit & tie. In the long run, 10-15 minutes really dosen't matter.

Cheers,

T.

15 minutes? That's amazing.

If I tried rolling into a kilt on the floor, I would come up covered in dog hair. And my dog would probably beat me up for laying on the floor. She would probably think it's play time

And the bed? More dog hair. Doggy hair is everywhere.

I believe there is more doggy hair locking into my dreadlocks then my own hair.

Dog hair kilt?

[gmcdavid]

But again, Doc, the Highlanders of old didn't iron their great kilts either! And they were used to putting their great kilts on quickly, just as quickly at it takes us to put on a little kilt or trousers. Brock, my one friend with a great kilt, says it takes him about 10-15 minutes to get into "full kit" -- the same amount of time to put on a little kilt or even a suit & tie. In the long run, 10-15 minutes really dosen't matter.

Yes. I have been wearing a great kilt on occasion for nearly 10 years (see http://www.winternet.com/~gmcdavid/html_dir/gkilt.html for an early example--I need to get more current pictures). It really is not that big a deal. The trick is not to get too hung up on the pleating process--just gather it roughly. In fact that is probably more authentic.

Of course, if you sew the pleats in place you can eliminate this step entirely. I did this on one great kilt when I found a pleating pattern I really liked and wanted to preserve it, as well as have the convenience of a ready-to-wear garment. However, you then lose the ability to use it as a blanket, or for your wife to wrap it differently as an arisaid. You have to deal with the trade-offs. Or (like me) get another great kilt.

Glenn

[Jerry]

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Great kilts are usually cheaper, Doc, because there is not the intensive labour for them that goes into the little kilt -- Colin is absolutely correct on this point.

And not having to roll around on the floor for half an hour or more to get dressed. Not having to grab an iron to get decent looking pleats. I don't even own a good iron. I can wear a 200 dollar PV kilt outside in the rain on a windy day and not worry. I can't wear a kilt costing hundreds of dollars outside in the rain on a windy day and not worry.
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But again, Doc, the Highlanders of old didn't iron their great kilts either! And they were used to putting their great kilts on quickly, just as quickly at it takes us to put on a little kilt or trousers. Brock, my one friend with a great kilt, says it takes him about 10-15 minutes to get into "full kit" -- the same amount of time to put on a little kilt or even a suit & tie. In the long run, 10-15 minutes really dosen't matter.

Cheers,

T.

15 minutes? That's amazing.

If I tried rolling into a kilt on the floor, I would come up covered in dog hair. And my dog would probably beat me up for laying on the floor. She would probably think it's play time

And the bed? More dog hair. Doggy hair is everywhere.

I believe there is more doggy hair locking into my dreadlocks then my own hair.

Dog hair kilt?

Darn, Doc, do you live in my house? My dogs only allow me to stay here because I but the dog food.

[David in Maryland]

You can also see a picture of me wearing my great kilt in my gallery.