I am full time kilted. I have 3 winter kilts- 2 Stillwater Kilts heavyweights and one 16 oz hand sewn. The hand sewn I save for my Sunday best. I have two 5 yard wool knife pleated kilts for spring/fall wear- mild weather! And I have modern kilts, 2 Amerikilts and 2 Flamingo Kilts for summer. I also have a 5 yard box pleat and an 8 yard knife in PV. The 8 yard PV is my Sunday best for the summer. All in all, it works out really well. I know it sounds like a lot, but you have to consider the fact that I have been slowly phasing out my pants for several years. It's not going to happen all at once- take your time, do your research, and do it right. If you want an economical contemporary kilt, I suggest Amerikilt. They're every bit as good quality as Utilikilts, but cost a lot less!