Time for Kilt #2

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Thanks for the mention, Hothir. But we purposefully don't sell "package deals." We are very much advocates for individuality in taste and style, and we don't want our clients looking like "cookie cutter Scotsmen" -- in other words, what fun would it be if everyone had the same outfit?

So we really encourage people to browse through the huge selection we offer and consider all their options and then purchase the items they want that reflect their style and taste.

For an outfit worn by a piper to play gigs in, there is a bit more to consider than for your average "man in a kilt," because even when you are doing a solo gig, it is still somewhat of a uniform. In other words, a lot of people who are hiring a piper are hiring you for a certain look, as well as a certain sound.

Ideally, a piper would be able to offer his clients a variety of "looks" and I have seen pipers advertise on their web sites with photos of the different outfits they can appear in, upon request.

I think the most versatile thing for you would be to have an 8 yard knife pleated kilt made, in whatever tartan you desire. Purchase a black Argyle jacket, a matching black waistcoat if you can budget it, and a decent black leather "hunting" style sporran. And get a good pair of solid hose to tone well with the tartan.

I know, I know, a lot of what I describe does look like "every other piper." But again, people do tend to expect a "certain look" and the above really is rather versatile, lending itself to formal as well as semi-formal wear (bow tie, neck tie, etc.).

If you have it within your budget, I'd upgrade to a pair of Argyle hose to match the kilt, and a hair sporran.

[Hothir Ethelnor]

I am sorry if I wasn't clear Matt. I meant to suggest that if he talked to you, You could advise him on all the best of things from your store so that he could get a "package" ordering all from one place and be sure it was the best of highland apparel.

[joshuawray1]

Thanks for the mention, Hothir. But we purposefully don't sell "package deals." We are very much advocates for individuality in taste and style, and we don't want our clients looking like "cookie cutter Scotsmen" -- in other words, what fun would it be if everyone had the same outfit?

Quite right. I expect that I will be working with a vendor to put together an outfit rather than a one-outfit-suits-all sort of arrangement.

I know, I know, a lot of what I describe does look like "every other piper." But again, people do tend to expect a "certain look" and the above really is rather versatile, lending itself to formal as well as semi-formal wear (bow tie, neck tie, etc.).

Agreed. There is a certain expectation from what "the piper" will be wearing. All of the suggestions that you've made are very useful. I will be comparing what I need versus my budget for a bit before I start ordering.