Buying my first formal

[beloitpiper]

First of all: buying a complete kilt suit is not cheap. And if you do buy it cheap, it won't be good. So if you're not willing to invest a little bit of money, then stick with trousers.

Are you sure you want a fly plaid? I think that's best to be reserved for the groom.

As far as the package, if you're just looking for a new kilt and jacket and sporran, then buy them separately, but form the same location if possible. Most "kilt packages" I've seen have included everything from brogues and hose to waistcoat and tie.

Jacket, here's what you ask yourself: have you ever worn a tuxedo? Will you ever wear a tuxedo? If you wear a tux at least once a year, then go ahead and buy a Prince Charlie Jacket, but if the last time you wore one was for your high school prom, then get an Argyle jacket. They can be dressed up or down and are just far more versatile and modern. If you ever do need a Prince Charlie, you can always rent one. Argyle jackets, with waistcoat, I have discovered are far more practical.

Kiltmakers? Well, if you're going to buy a tank, talk to Matt Newsome, Barb Tewksbury, Kathy Lare, and even Rocky at USA Kilts makes tanks!

[JamieKerr]

Thank you for the advice good sir. I was not 100% sure if I wanted the fly or not, but I will save that for my own wedding. I will heed your advice about the argyle. Frankly, I never ever wear a tux (thats why we have kilts!) so if I were to buy a pc it would get little to no use. And I'm not looking for anything cheap, I'm already planning on spending $8-900. I suppose I should better explain why I don't particularly want to spend $300 on a jacket. I do wear my kilts on a regular basis to work (I'm a social worker). Unfortunately, I've had a horrendous time trying to find a jacket to go with it. Most jackets are way too long, or don't fit me properly. I would like a dressy jacket that is something inexpensive enough that I feel safe wearing it 2-3 times a week. Were I to own a $300 jacket I feel I would wear it out too quickly.