Ok, so they're not MY photos, but...

[McMurdo]

I understand that this is not a cheap lifestyle, but how much do you think the guy in the first pic is wearing? At least $1,000 USD? Maybe more?

I would say more, you would be looking upwards of $500.00 for the Jacket and waistcoat, another $500.00 at least for the kilt, then you have the accessories

Now I understand from reading the forum here that there are ways of getting things cheaper. As a matter of fact, I liked the idea of getting a pair of wing tip shoes and cutting the tongue and every other eyelet out. (Found a pair like that at the PX I'm saving up for) But even then, things aren't cheap. I can't even sew a window drape, let alone my own kilt. I could probably find a tweed jacket at the flea market, but then I'd have to pay someone else to modify it, defeating the purpose. Those were nice pictures and all, but I myself am years away from worrying about whether or not I'm wearing black shoes with a brown sporran, or if I should wear my kilt hose down around my ankles. I apologize if I have offended anyone, but sometimes things here just seem a little out of peoples price range. Sorry to vent.

Well I can only speak for myself, and as such I'll tell you you have not offended me, it is just that I came to kiltwearing as a way to show my heritage, so for me buying the cheapest kilt or accessories available has never been an option that has appealled to me too much, to my way of thinking it is far better to save up for quality than have a closet full of cheap kilts.

[ChattanCat]

I have to agree with McMurdo.
The swing, the swosh, and the swoon... priceless

[Larry124]

A shepherd…of cattle…?

Class Warfare!

But there’s no need.
No need for condescending snobbery.
Or for dismissive or defensive raggedness (for lack of a better word).

And maybe even beware a tyranny of middle style.

I think that just as with other kinds of men’s apparel, kilts can be dressed up or down.
And can be over or under dressed.
To me that is as historical and traditional an attribute as anything else about kilt wearing.

We are BOTH a “Company of Gentlemen” and a “Rabble” are we not?

[McMurdo]

A shepherd…of cattle…?

Class Warfare!

But there’s no need.
No need for condescending snobbery.
Or for dismissive or defensive raggedness (for lack of a better word).

And maybe even beware a tyranny of middle style.

I think that just as with other kinds of men’s apparel, kilts can be dressed up or down.
And can be over or under dressed.
To me that is as historical and traditional a attribute as anything else about kilt wearing.

We are BOTH a “Company of Gentlemen” and a “Rabble” are we not?

Condescending snobbery? Sir I was talking about my reasons for wearing the kilt, and my reasons for shopping where I choose too please do not confuse my motives for wanting quality goods for myself snobbery. Look at this way a Yugo and lets say an Austin Martin are both automobiles, that being said they can only be put in the same class under the most general of terms, however if I had druthers I would drive the Austin Martin.

I do not look down upon anyone wearing a kilt whether it is an Acrylic Machine sewn in India kilt or a Hand Sewn in Scotland 8 yard 16oz kilt. It is my decision which I will put out my hard earned dollar for, and for my money quality speaks volumes. When I was given my first kilt it was given to me by my Father, it had been his and was sewn up in 1950 the only reason this kilt still exists at all is because it was and is a quality kilt in the first place.

Another example when I acquired my Isle of Skye 8 yard Hand Sewn kilt I got a Kilt Passport with it telling me who wove the fabric who sewed the kilt up and so on, in it it states that this garment is an heirloom and if looked after correctly it will be suitable to be passed down to at least two generations, now I highly doubt that a cheaply made kilt will last even one generation.

When someone posts pictures of their new kilt regardless of where it came from I will say congratulations on the new kilt, but do not presume to tell me where I must purchase mine, and do not presume to call me a condescending snob for wanting a quality garment hanging in my closet.

[Larry124]

I apologize.
My remarks were not intended to be read as directed at any individual or post.

[Rex_Tremende]

Great photos worth taping to the mirror - as always less is more! I am struck by just how "at home" a kilt looks in the wide open spaces of the natural world.

Gosh, Phil... One need look no further than your own avatar for that. I've always admired your style.

Regards,
Rex.

[pipesndrumsnun]

Nice photos!

[Rex_Tremende]

Now I understand from reading the forum here that there are ways of getting things cheaper. As a matter of fact, I liked the idea of getting a pair of wing tip shoes and cutting the tongue and every other eyelet out. (Found a pair like that at the PX I'm saving up for)

Before you put scissors to the good pair of wingtips from the PX, why not find a lesser pair from Good Will to practice on? Then you can see whether the results are worth the effort.

Actually a nice pair of intact wingtips goes very well with a kilt.

Regards,
Rex.

[Livingston]

Before you put scissors to the good pair of wingtips from the PX, why not find a lesser pair from Good Will to practice on? Then you can see whether the results are worth the effort.

Actually a nice pair of intact wingtips goes very well with a kilt.

Regards,
Rex.

The intact wingtips would be my first choice. In fact, that is what I wear with my kilt most of the time. For casual I will wear black low boots or tennis shoes. The idea of spending about $150 a pair of shoes that I would wear once or twice a year is not very appealing to me. My wingtips I can also wear to work with those dreaded items we don't like to admit we own. AND, they don't cost as much.

[Barb T]

Beloitpiper

The first three might be pro photos, but only the photos of _you_ show a kilt worn at the correct length!

Barb