Which tartan?

**Oswulf** · 6th February 06, 03:24 AM

I'll endorse the stillwater as well. My first kilt was a standard in black Stewart and I liked it so much I ordered their Black Watch in the heavyweight about a week later. Being a bit chilly here in Idaho the heavyweight has gotten a fair bit of use already, It's really nice for a $160 kilt. Now I have to find a dry cleaner nearby, there's none in my town and my heavyweight is about do for a cleaning already.

That being said, now that I have the major jones out of the way I'm looking at either one of Matt's box pleated four yarders or a Breacan from Kinloch Anderson. Probably both eventually, you people are bad, bad influences on me. Then eventually a tank in a family tartan, and then..........

Hamish, watch out.

Oswulf

**Riverkilt** · 6th February 06, 11:10 AM

You don't say what part of Oregon you're from....having spend most of my youth here know its WET a LOT. You're gonna get addicted to kilts anyway and wind up with a passle of them so why not just start with one that you can dry out easy?

And, you're close to a cluster of kiltmakers there in Washington and British Columbia...maybe poke around the booths of the next Highland Games that comes your way.

If you want a kilt for just knock around use, like jeans with freedom, start with a Utilikilt and see how that feels for you.

Tell us more about what you have in mind for the kilt.

Ron

**davedove** · 6th February 06, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by mbhandy

I go along with Matt. Stillwater has a choice of Black Watch and are Quite afforadable.
Welcome to the forum,
MrBill

You could also get their Black Stewart. It's also generally acceptable to wear by anyone and coordinates with about anything.

Definitely save up for you family tartan though.

**Colin** · 6th February 06, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by David Thornton

Here is a very nice offer ffrom a highly endorsed ebay shop. Lamont modersn & ancient.

http://cgi.ebay.com/SPECIAL-KILT-OFF...QQcmdZViewItem

I checked out the ebay seller, and it looks alot like www.scottishkilts.net

Same products, pictures, and similar prices.

**Oswulf** · 7th February 06, 01:04 AM

Oh yeah, now you done it. I got to exploring Scottishkilts.net and they've got some very nice looking 5 yarders made to measure for a good price. Does anyone here have any experience with this company? Is their work good quality? I mean $217.00 for a 5 yard heavyweight with a nice selection of tartans from Lochcarron isn't that much more than a stillwater heavyweight. I can feel the jones starting up. If somebody doesn't speak up soon and tell me their kilts are crap I'm gonna have a hard time not whipping out the plastic tomorrow and ordering one up. Shucks, their 8 yard heavyweights are only $314, that's almost $200 less than most Scottish kiltmakers are charging.

Shoot, okay, I'm gushing at the prospect and hoping some here have something good to say about them.

Oswulf

**oregonscot** · 7th February 06, 03:23 AM

As per Riverkilts request: I live in Springfield, Oregon. And yes we do get our share of rain and cold weather. As for what I'm looking for in a kilt ( OK get yer minds out of the gutter, I'm not looking for something under the kilt), I am hoping for one that I can wear occasionally, at least for now, to gatherings and such. It may be awhile until I wear one more often, especially around here in this weather.

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 7th February 06, 05:21 AM

Shucks, their 8 yard heavyweights are only $314, that's almost $200 less than most Scottish kiltmakers are charging.

Note that this is a machine stitched kilt, and hence the price difference (a traditional Scottish kilt is hand stitched). Whenever you see a price difference this great, there is always going to be a reason, and its always good to be aware of it before you buy.

Also, is it just me or do their US prices versus British prices not compute? It seems, at the current exchange rate, that the US prices ought to be higher, if you use the British prices as the base.

**davedove** · 7th February 06, 05:49 AM

Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome

Also, is it just me or do their US prices versus British prices not compute? It seems, at the current exchange rate, that the US prices ought to be higher, if you use the British prices as the base.

The difference may be the Value Added Tax (VAT) which is included in UK prices but not US prices.

**Moosehead** · 7th February 06, 05:52 AM

Thats probably it. Even with shipping to this side of the pond, items from the UK come in cheaper than if they are just going up the road. VAT can be a little nasty.