Newly Kilted - with questions

[royce52]

I can't offer an opinion on any of the ones you mentioned. Mine is a regular heavy wool traditional from Celtic Crafts in Edinbourgh. But yes,,there is a fair about of material in the wasit area. It's mostly the top end of the pleats. Remeber, we are talking about 8-9 yards of wool,,,pleated down to 30 somthing inches. It has to go somewhere. But It's not that uncomfortable. A kilt should be pulled up much higher than pants are worn,,right up under my ribs,

As to comfort in a hot climate,,,or biggest festival is the Texas Scottish Festival the first weekend in June,,,I have never felt too hot,,from the waist down..the top half of me is another question,,particutaly if I stay out in the sun too much...;-) ;)

Hi all,



This ebay type one seems to wear very heavy on the hips/waist. There seems to be a lot of material around the waistline. I know the two kilts (this and the Sport kilt) are two different animals, but I am not sure about wearing something like that all day.



thanks,
-Fitz

[Rob Wright]

Welcome to the board. I want to second Jimmy in recommending Jeff at Pittsburgh Kilts. Can't go wrong.

Rob

[Kirkwood]

Greetings and salutations, Fitz.
I just received my first Stillwater yesterday and it will not be my last. It truly is an excellent product. Delivery time on it was impressive as well.

[Ziggs]

Welcome aboard. I know you're saying you're not sure about wearing the kilt all day. Trust me, after the first few outtings, you get used to it and it feels natural. Congrats and welcome.

[Ugly Bear]

I own a Stillwater, five UK's and five PK's.

It sounds like you're in a Traditional groove, so, of the companies you listed, I think you'll want to start with the Stillwater. I have a heavyweight, and I recommend it. (Also, please consider USA Kilts; I have 2, and the Philabeg is a really good choice as well.)

The UK is the most widely-recognized contemporary. Very good construction and design; a narrow apron in front is surprisingly practical (you'll know what I mean the first time you sit down). I hear they're using lighter materials these days -- I hope that's not true.

Once you've had some time in kilts, you know how they wear, and you know just what you want, it's time to go to PK's. Every kilt is a custom job, and, as Jeff will give you exactly what you ask for, it's important to know just what you want. PK's will give you anything you ask for at high quality (except tartan).

Congratulations on making the switch. You've taken your first steps toward being one of the sharpest-dressed men on the planet.

[Jerry]

Welcome to the board. Forty-Two isn't old to start wearing kilts. I just started last year and I'm 62 years old.

[Alan H]

Here sit I, 48 years old, in my Stillwater Standard Black Watch. The Stillwater Standard is a great first kilt, and I liked it well enough that I bought another one. There ya go.

Welcome to the fray, Fitz!

[Riverkilt]

Welcome...my kilt addiction began at age 59...just a year ago...its hard to "just say no" when they're such a high to wear. Go with it.

Ron

[Lee]

Welcome.

I bought my first kilt last year, at age 50, while visiting Scotland.
My only regret is that I hadn't started my collection years ago.
I now have 6, with another due any day now.
I've worn a kilt every day for over 4 months, now.
I did switch to shorts, one day recently, on an extremely hot day. Got a chuckle every time I went to sit down and automatically did the sweep.


Lee