Next Kilt Purchase

[Braw Cathairneach]

Braw

What was wrong with the fit? The remedy might be something as simple as having the kilt maker or a competent tailor move the straps and buckles.

'twas a bit large and loose. I did as you suggested. A kilt maker moved the straps for me. I waited several months until I would be in the same vicinity as a kilt maker. Moving the straps was a very practical remedy. I made it work for me. 'tis just that I'll have a kilt maker or a trusted kilt vendor properly measure me for my next kilt. No more do do-it-myself for that kind of investment.

[KnittedReenactor]

I strongly disagree with Shaun regarding 'easier to dress down'. A kilt is a kilt is a kilt, whether it be 4 yard pv box pleat, or 8 yard silk knife pleat, they are all equally formal and informal, as long as they fit the general pattern of the last 150+ years. If someone brings up utility kilts, all bets are off.
A proper and competently made kilt should be perfectly suited for the mud of Flanders' fields one day, and the snootiest ball being presented to HRH the following night- provided you get it clean and pressed first. A fine kilt with all the bells and whistles looks great dolled up or with sneakers and sweaty tshirt, and can go casual just as easily.

[unclevenus]

Sorry to threadjack.. Shaun, I tried to message you. Message box was full.

What Steve said.

Also, in the event that the temperature is warmer, it's nice to have a lighter weight alternative. Your 5-yarder will be easier to dress down as well.

I wouldn't stress over it, as I'd bet that a great many of us on this forum have found ourselves in the same position. My first kilt was a 5-yarder in the Maxwell ancient colors. I've since acquired a 4-yard box pleat in the hunting colors and 8-yarders in modern and muted colors. They all serve different purposes and some work better with different jackets/waistcoats than others.

Having options is a good thing!

Cheers,

SM

[mikethemoose]

I also know I am overthinking this to a very high degree. :/

Boy howdy. If you really like/have a connection to a Tartan that should be your 8 yarder. You don't want to be in a situation where you'd rather wear a lower quality kilt solely because you like the Tartan more. Congrats your 5 yarder just became a beater kilt. Now you can wear it to activities that potentially would soil/damage a kilt and not worry much.