Evolution of a Kiltie - Changing Tastes

[inkrat]

I feel like an outsider in this sense, but my tastes haven't changed much... but as of late, have become more concrete and firm. While I have considered getting something of a 'starter' like a UK in the past, even going as far as to try them on whenever UK was in town for something like Market Days in Chicago... and yes, they're even comfortable... I just didn't like something about them.

My first was in 2001-ish (was 22 at the time). I had ordered a military regimental in blackwatch with white stripe highlights (pleated to the stripe so it looked REALLY striking in the back with the look), didn't fit. Had a similar one ordered in the next off-the-rack size up, again, blackwatch but with red and yellow stripe highlights. I've worn that one since.

One thing I've always preferred was dark colors. Now? I'm considering getting myself an all black or a shadow tartan black (like on Stillwater), so a bit further away from even having single highlight colors. You guys may remember from my intro post, I have strong questions about anything not wool... so yes, it makes sense to myself now when I finally say my tastes seem to have become more firm.

I wonder if this means in 10 years I'll be anything but wool. I hope not. ;)