Newbie here, seeking advice.

[cessna152towser]

from the Scottish Borders.

http://search.stores.ebay.co.uk/fred...080083QQsofpZ0
I've bought four budget kilts from this e-bay seller.
You might be interested in checking out the link to see if he has anything you would like.

[Livingston]

Welcome to the rabble. I too am vertically challenged at 5'7" BUT, I have a Stillwater Heavyweight that I turned up the bottom about 2 inches and hand sewed. It came out fine and you really can't tell.

[John Fiske]

from the Shenandoah Valley of VA

I have two kilts. Both are Utilikilts. I will be buying a more traditional kilt this year and SWK is at the top of my list.
I have a unique problem as well. I am 5'9" tall with a 30" waist....don't laugh, I've been trying to gain weight since I graduated HS 12 years ago I have a hard time finding clothes that fit me well. The only garment that I have felt COMPLETELY comfortable in is my kilt. I hope you find one soon. You will never regret it

By the way, you have come to the right place for advice. The folks here are extremely helpful. Happy kilting

[sorcererdale]

Welcome from the Upper Peninsula of MI. Where are you down there? My son lives in Okemos and we are down that way once and a while. Post a picture once you get a kilt!

DALE.

[ccga3359]

Welcome from Ontario, Canada. You've gotten several great choices. My first (and only) kilt is the wool black shadow tartan from Stillwater Kilts. I have to wear it in the traditional manner (2" above waist) but it does look great and proper. I highly recommend them. If you (or your spouse) can sew 'Alan H' has plans for the X-KILT. It is a casual kilt made from 3 yards of material. Many on this forum are having great sucess build their own. This will be my next kilt (in camouflage) for knocking about, hiking and such. Search this thread and download the instructions http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ighlight=Xkilt. There is no charge for using these plans other than posting a picture of the completed kilt.

[ScottInNewHampshire]

Welcome from the Seacoast of New Hampshire (USA).

Agree that Stillwater always has a wonder selection. Since you're into rugby and athletics, worth a look at SportKilt too. They're well made and pretty rugged.

[Riverkilt]

Welcome,

I've got a 19 year old lurking inside my 62 year old body too.

From what you describe I think you'd probably be best to start out with a USA Kilts casual model. Not much over your $100 limit. But for St. Pat's you'd best be making a decision.

I agree that at 5'8" unless you have long legs the Stillwater length is gonna be way too long, as is USA Kilts off the rack. I'm a stubby legged 6'0" and both are too long for me too. Rocky can cut the USA Kilts casual to your custom length.

If you're a pickled liver guy the bonus of the USA Kilt casual is the teflon coating so its easy to clean if you ever spill or drool stuff on it.

Plenty of pics of various kilts in my gallery if that helps any with your decision making.

Ron

[CelticRanger66]

RK I go along with Riverkilt...try USAK Rocky and Kelly can advise you on the best options!

[RK-REX]

Welcome from the Upper Peninsula of MI. Where are you down there? My son lives in Okemos and we are down that way once and a while. Post a picture once you get a kilt!

DALE.

Dale, I live about 35 minutes North East of Okemos in Corunna and was just there for dinner this past Friday evening. I've a friend who lives there I'm around that area quite often.

Drop me a line when you are planning on visiting next and perhaps we can raise a int: or so.

-R

[beowulf67]

Welcome from the heart of kilted Dixie.
Lots of good advice on kilts here, so I'll put in my $.02 adjusted for inflation.

I've had a couple of SportKilts that I use when competing in highland games. They stand up well to regular use, and can be thrown in the washing machine. They can also be thrown over the crossbar when you snag it with your fork while tossing the sheaf but that's another story.