Just a whiney complaint...

[Phil]

This whole subject is really about "everyday wear" v. "special occasion". Despite what many think, Scots generally reserve their kilt outfits for special occasions as it is not regarded as suitable for day-to-day wear. Businesses outwith the tourist industry frown on the wearing of highland dress and so it is rarely seen in Scotland as others have commented previously. When it comes to stating our national identity, however, (football, rugby matches etc.) kilts are everywhere and at formal events such as weddings, dances etc. it is the dress of choice rather than the dreary and funereal dinner suit (tuxedo) which is all that is left to less fortunate individuals. It is perfectly understandable that someone who wears something on a day-to-day basis wants some variety but does not want to pay over the odds and is quite happy to wear a lesser quality garment accordingly. The same goes for the majority of clothing nowadays which is sourced in Asian sweatshops, produced by exploited people struggling to exist on wages below subsistence level. It really boils down to a personal decision as to how that individual feels about themselves and the image they wish to project about themselves. And as for Jamie's hat, well I will leave that to Jock.

[Dan R Porter]

Made a complaint and recieved a history lesson. I own *a* kilt and it is a standard SWK. I am curently working on me and my wife's wedding budget and when it came to the price of my setup... I was just a bit suprised. It adds up quick. Thanks for all the friendly advice though.

[Jock Scot]

Made a complaint and recieved a history lesson. I own *a* kilt and it is a standard SWK. I am curently working on me and my wife's wedding budget and when it came to the price of my setup... I was just a bit suprised. It adds up quick. Thanks for all the friendly advice though.

I can well see the problems Dan, ,weddings,homes and life in general is expensive. You will do what you have to do to ensure THE wedding goes well and if you have to cut the odd corner to make it happen, then that's what you have to do.I know I sound like a silly old buffer sometimes, but if you do your research well, in time, you will be the best dressed chap in town. I am nearly 70 and apart from children's kilts I have only ever owned 4 kilts(same tartan) and out of those 4 I have only actually bought one.The rest of my kilt attire has been collected over many many years--- it did not just arrive in one big lump, I was lucky enough to inherit the basics though! In fact my sons are recycling my kilt attire these days and I consider myself fortunate if I can find enough to wear out and about! Don't give up and may I wish you both the very best of luck on your big day.

[Panache]

To those that have not had the opportunity to own/wear a custom kilt.

Let me say that it is well worth saving for.

I say that as a huge fan of Stillwater kilts, I own 6 of them.

I say that as someone who wears kilts 3-4 times a week and absolutely understands the value of having washable kilts that can go where one would fear to take an expensive custom kilt (i.e. to my daughter's kindergarten class to assist with finger painting! )

A custom fitted kilt is going to be more flattering, better made, more durable, and more comfortable than anything mass produced.

My IoS kilt from Freedom Kilts fits me like a glove and I when I wear it and then a mass produced one it is impossible to not feel and see the difference.

If you really like kilts you owe it to yourself to set those pennies aside and order a quality wool tartan kilt made for you.

Nothing else comes close.

Cheers

Jamie

[Dan R Porter]

I have recieved lots of advice from people that have helped me save some cash. Piobear saved me atleast a few hundred on a argylle coat. (By informing me I don't have to have a argyll coat, simple advice but has saved me $$$.) And a local kilted man, cactus jack, has helped me find a seamstress with kilt experience today even weeks after I had asked. Xmarkers sure are a friendly bunch. Thanks for all the replies.

[Panache]

Thread closed per Dan's request

Cheers

Jamie