Buying at Highland Games

**Richrail** · 16th August 16, 07:07 PM

Casual Kilt is a way to tip your toe in the pond, my first was a semi-traditional from USAkilts. I now have 3 casual, 1 semi-trad. and 3 five yard wool kilts all via USAkilts. My wife has a woman's kilt from USAkilts in the PV and a kilted skirt from Scotweb. We also purchased 11 oz wool fabric for an Arisaid.

**tripleblessed** · 17th August 16, 07:38 AM

Originally Posted by Richrail

USA kilts are very fast I'd wager they could have one to you before October.

My first kilt was ordered for the Stone Mountain Games in 2012. Ordered early October for third weekend games, arrived
early - Weds. before Sat. games. First outing at The Tavern in Conyers for the pregame soiree with @The Scot. Very easy. Hard part was realizing on day of arrival I couldn't close the buckles, but on Sat., in the middle holes in the buckles, down 4 inches in two weeks. If you can pull it off, they are up to the enabling.

My suggestion would be to order a semi-traditional from Rocky now, and join us for a couple of kilt nights to break the ice
before the crowds at the games. You'll leave thinking, "If that bunch of bozos can pull this off, I certainly can.".

As far as buying at the games, caveat emptor. Good merchandise, poor merchandise. Some good to very good value, some high mark-up junk. Ask questions, talk to us. Have fun.

**Pegasys** · 17th August 16, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by tripleblessed

join us for a couple of kilt nights to break the ice
before the crowds at the games. You'll leave thinking, "if that bunch of bozos can pull this off, i certainly can.".

bwahahahahhahhahhaaa

**iKiltIt** · 17th August 16, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by tripleblessed

My suggestion would be to order a semi-traditional from Rocky now, and join us for a couple of kilt nights to break the ice
before the crowds at the games. You'll leave thinking, "If that bunch of bozos can pull this off, I certainly can.".

I was hoping to kind of join in the next meet up with you guys regardless. I may e the only one in trousers, though, if I don't have my kilt by then.

**OC Richard** · 17th August 16, 05:58 PM

Originally Posted by Richrail

five yard wool kilts

To my surprise, when I started collecting vintage Highland Dress catalogues I found that the lower-yardage option was around in the 1930s.

I'll have to dig out the catalogues and find it to confirm, but as I recall one of the big kiltmakers offered men's kilts in either 6 or 8 yards.

To me the ideal kilt, for look and comfort and wear, is a kilt of heavyweight wool but made with 6 or so yards of tartan.

**Manxstralian** · 18th August 16, 01:03 AM

I ordered a 5-Yard Wool kilt from USA Kilts on the 27th of December the year before last and immediately got an email from Rocky saying that because the tartan mill was closed until the 7th of January there'd be a delay on my order. I received my order about the 25th of January (in Australia), which is lightning fast.
I can heartily recommend Rocky and the team for quality, speed, and service.

Cheers,

Cameron

**iKiltIt** · 18th August 16, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by Manxstralian

I ordered a 5-Yard Wool kilt from USA Kilts on the 27th of December the year before last and immediately got an email from Rocky saying that because the tartan mill was closed until the 7th of January there'd be a delay on my order. I received my order about the 25th of January (in Australia), which is lightning fast.
I can heartily recommend Rocky and the team for quality, speed, and service.

Cheers,

Cameron

I have read so many good things about USA Kilts that is the reason Im going with them for mine. Soon...just need to get the money together.