I've a different opinion than some of our esteemed members. I do wear the belted plaid from time to time as a more-or-less substitution for my traditional kilts and have done so for several years. For my frame, at 5 ft 9 in tall and about 155-160 lb, I have found 4 yards of double-width fabric to suit me fine. I can barely stand wearing a belted plaid in temperatures above 20ish C because I'll become much too warm -- and that's with 10 (or 11?) oz wool.

I have worn 16 oz wool plaids before but I don't do that anymore because they're too bulky and too heavy for my use/taste. My ideal is 13 oz wool but, again, only at temperatures below 20ish C.

The tweed will automatically be warmer, in my experience. For your temperatures, I'd recommend 10 or 11 oz wool.

Regards,
Jonathan


Quote Originally Posted by MHorne39 View Post
Hello!

I have a few kilts now, both tailored and Feileadh Mor, and I’ve been looking at getting another, a Stewart Hunting Weathered Tweed Great Kilt. However, I’m not sure if this will be too warm. I live in Hawaii, so the temperature usually fluctuates between 60°F and about 85°F. I would only get 4 yards of it. My other Great Kilts are all 4 yards as well, but they’re all 13 ounce. My tailored kilts are both 16 ounce 5-yarders, and I don’t have a problem with those during the warmer times. Any thoughts?

Thanks!