The perfect kilt for daily wear?

[James MacMillan]

This is not meant to be a frivolous response, but the best kilt for daily wear is the one that you wear daily.

I wear casual tartan kilts daily. I am comfortable using the sporran, so no pockets doesn’t bother me. There are also certain things that can be done that make up for no pockets. Things can be securely stuck into the waistband or hose top. Shirt pockets or when available jacket pockets work also. I also have been known to tuck an object behind my sporran strap with good results. This works very well with paperback books that won’t fit in a crowded sporran.

I have been dragging my feet lately buying a UK or FK or some such non-traditional kilt. I don’t know if I would use it that much.

Non-trads tend to be used with hose down – not my style. I like tartan – a lot! Many (most) non-trads are solid color.

I remain - Perplexed about a non-traditional kilt. Having said that, I am really leaning towards having the Wiz make me one. Just can’t yet get a handle on all the options.

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This is not meant to be a frivolous response, but the best kilt for daily wear is the one that you wear daily.

I wear casual tartan kilts daily. I am comfortable using the sporran, so no pockets doesn’t bother me. There are also certain things that can be done that make up for no pockets. Things can be securely stuck into the waistband or hose top. Shirt pockets or when available jacket pockets work also. I also have been known to tuck an object behind my sporran strap with good results. This works very well with paperback books that won’t fit in a crowded sporran.

I have been dragging my feet lately buying a UK or FK or some such non-traditional kilt. I don’t know if I would use it that much.

Non-trads tend to be used with hose down – not my style. I like tartan – a lot! Many (most) non-trads are solid color.

I remain - Perplexed about a non-traditional kilt. Having said that, I am really leaning towards having the Wiz make me one. Just can’t yet get a handle on all the options.

You'll be glad you did. I know you like your kilts cut traditional and tartan. i highly recommend the front slash pockets even if you don't go with a contemperary choice of material. You'll find that they will spoil you or my name isn't 'Steve's paid minion'.

[James MacMillan]

You'll be glad you did. I know you like your kilts cut traditional and tartan. i highly recommend the front slash pockets even if you don't go with a contemperary choice of material. You'll find that they will spoil you or my name isn't 'Steve's paid minion'.

Ok, OK - I PM'ed the Wiz, and he gave me some more feed back, and I am struggling with the options now. What color, fabric, pocket options, style, etc, etc, - - there are a lot of choices, when you go non-traditional.

I'm leaning towards just one front side pocket, khaki, and normal pleats, but, still open for ideas....... I do know that I'm not yet ready for the leather and chicken look yet........ well, I could buy a wig?