Help me understand utilikilts

[Brasilikilt]

Hey all
A years ago before I knew about Utilikilts, I was unaware of all the kilt options out there! I thought my only choice was that of a hand-made woolen tank for several hundred dollars, which for me was WAY too expensive!
I figured my best bet was to find a woolen plaid tartan-ish blanket at a garage sale or on E-bay and do what I could from there.

When I discovered Utilikilts I was so excited because all of a sudden, a hand made kilt was finally available in my price range! It wasn't wool, or made of tartan fabric, but it was still a kilt and it was made with a clever idea which seemed to represent a character and attitude very prevalent here in the Northwest US.
My kilt was actually made for me by my mother in law in Brasil. I have compared my kilt to actual Utilikilts and her abilities made it as good, if not better than a UK!

[Dreadbelly]

My view on UKs has been changed, largely due to this site.

I see them as a logical starting point for many kilt wearers, and I can see the value in that.

While I think they look skirty, everybody needs a good starting place. And UK does that, at a reasonable price.

Infact, someday, I may even be tempted to buy one, just one, simply to support the kilted cause. Anybody trying to bring men in to the kilted fold deserves my business.