Quote Originally Posted by creativeaccents View Post
In reviewing the tone of several I can't help but wonder how the word "kilt" is defined in relation both to several posts as well as the statement of purpose defining the forum,

"X Marks the Scot is an international community of kilt wearers and those who encourage the wearing of kilts. Kilts are a man's garment and it is our goal to promote the wearing of the kilt in more than just the "Highland Games" situation. This is not a forum for men looking to wear womens clothing nor is it a forum for other types of men's un-bifurbricated garments. If you want to know more about kilts then you have come to the right place! ".

Some seem to reflect the opinion that to truly be a kilt it must be of the ilk of the hand tailored garment requiring at least eight or nine yards of material of 16 oz. Scottish worsted wool tartan. Trouble is this is not accurate from an historical perspective regarding the garment itself, how it was made, or even the exclusive use of tartan. So, is the kilt a simple long wrap of fabric, a four yard kilt, or that more often seen kilt of the various Highland Games...ALL fairly recent innovations in historical terms. Ironically, the history of Scotland itself combined peoples and received customs and traditions from many corners of the world. Scottish wear over history was far more than the highly tailored "KILT" that some would define so narrowly. Even the cloth that the Scots wore varied considerably over time. Truth be told, kiltlike garments were and still are worn by many different cultures throughout the world, are made of different fabrics and appear in many differing lengths as they have throughout history.

This in NO way is a shot at the kilt so dear to many, but a simple recognition that kilt styles, fabrics and even sources have always varied. As in many things personal preference is highly subjective. Whether folks obtain kilts made in the east or from an exclusive Scottish tailor and whether it is long or short, of tartan or grey flannel, if it increases awareness of and acceptance of, maybe even demand for, kilts maybe its a good thing. Anyone claiming one way, one style, or one set of accessories is, in fact, in light of historical differences and evolutions, wrong.
We do NOT hold that a Kilt is exclusively made of wool, 8yds, or many of the other comments you have claimed.

You are new here, but if you read through the posts, check our advertisers sites, there are many variations of both traditional and contemporary kilts represented here.

We do respond to posts regarding possible misleading information, sometimes in a rather sarcastic tone, but not ripping into the seller, unless it is a purposeful attempt to mislead (which sometimes it is!).

Again, I encourage you to really read through the posts, and you will see quite a diverse group of people who support "kilts" of many styles, made of many different fabrics.