Extremes of Freedom Kilts: A Double Review

[Panache]

Darling I don't know why I go to extremes
Too high or too low there ain't no in-betweens
And if I stand or I fall
It's all or nothing at all
Darling I don't know why I go to extremes

Billy Joel


So you have seen how my lovely Flame-Haired Celtic Amazon Goddess chose a "Pink Death Camo" contemporary mini kilt from Steve.

I went to the the other extreme and decided to order one of Steve's traditionally styled kilts, but with some decidedly nontraditional characteristics.

Having seen both The Wizard of BC's and walkerk's wonderful Isle of Skye tartan Freedom Kilts, and because Kent and I are the Bobbsey twins (not to mention trying to keep up with the McMurdos of this world!) I went with the exact same kilt.


So on to the pictures!

A very well made kilt, a very beautiful tartan, and a very nice fit . I did make one change though, I requested that this kilt come minus the unnecessary third strap.



Pleated to "No Stripe". My lovely wife and I had some interesting discussions with Steve via Skype about pleating options and this is popular for a reason, it is just beautiful.



The purple hose are Lewis hose from Matt Newsome at the Scottish Tartans museum, a perfect match with the Isle of Skye tartan. The shirt is from Kevin Kinney at Empire Canvas Works, it is an updated version of a classic shirt (and because of this a perfect match to Steve's kilt)

I did mention that this kilt has some "nontraditional characteristics" here is one:



Slash pockets in front!




Here is another, a large under apron pocket!

Here is what I was carrying in them



Just the thing for an SCD monthly party!

The F-H.C.A.G.'s kilt has the same type of under apron pocket. But the picture of her reaching into it.... and what she was carrying there...it ...err..well...this a family friendly forum after all....anyway

The F-H.C.A.G. has an under apron pocket on her mini kilt, take my word for it.

So how does this kilt look out and about?

Let's find out!

More to come

Cheers

Jamie