There is no hope, it useless

[tyger]

You don't have enough bonnets and buckles. I have many, and want and will have more. More. More. I have some ideas for some really cool stuff. Why not? There is nothing wrong with that!

I have some Harris Tweed jackets from JA Bank and they soon will be going on a little trip to see Bonnie Heather in New York.

[James Hood]

You are in "acquisition mode."

Tough on you. But you will come out of it with a bunch of hip stuff.

[opositive]

i am in the same doomed state. at least it has been cheaper than ar15/black rifle fever, bike fever, computer fever..... at least initially.... oh wait, let me double check that order i just put in this afternoon.... oops

[Sorcha]

My two cents:

1) Make sure you have enough interested offspring to will this stuff to, and
2) Only buy stuff that is heirloom quality
3) You could probably use a broadbonnet, or two (bias: I make them)

The good stuff is more satisfying than cheap imitations, requires less space to store it all, and looks better. At some point your bank account will advise you on when to curb your spending.

Finally, when you arrive at a garment that is awesome but you are ready to let go of, put it on consignment at the Museum to generate a little income for them and to ensure that interested parties get first crack at it!

[Mickey]

i am in the same doomed state. at least it has been cheaper than ar15/black rifle fever, bike fever, computer fever..... at least initially.... oh wait, let me double check that order i just put in this afternoon.... oops

For now... only for now The real fun is the bargain hunting and the DIY work, much like your other addictions. I liken this to when I started golfing. One perfect shot (good comment) wipes out a hundred duffs (bad comments) which only fuels you to continue.

Tobus gave you some wise words, btw. Like all addictions, enjoy it!

[longhuntr74]

Some people feel the need to amass a large volume of kilts. Luckily, I don't have that problem. I'm fine with just a couple of well-made wool kilts to suit the various functions I would wear them to. My problem is accessories.

***! I have three kilts and wear two of them regularly. A tank for more formal/dressier affairs...and my Box Pleat BW for hiking and casual wear. My third kilt was my first kilt, and I regret ever buying it...because now I can't get rid of it. I really don't want it, but nobody is willing to pay $250 (which is $50 less than I paid for it). I will probably end up making myself another kilt or two (most likely 6 yard knife pleats) down the road...but that's more because I enjoy making kilts...not because I need any more.

The cool thing about all of this is that you can start off with "the basics" and then work your way up over time, selling off the stuff you don't like any more to upgrade to better stuff. This is the ticket to building a quality wardrobe. As you obtain each piece and wear it a little, you'll find yourself changing your mind, adopting new looks, and wanting to chase better quality. Eventually you'll settle on the few items that you find yourself wearing over and over, and getting rid of the rest.

I agree with this 100%. In keeping with the previous thought of buying something and regretting it later...I have held off on buying several jackets. When I spend money on a tweed jacket, or an Argyll...it's going to be top quality and a good fit. I have done one tweed jacket conversion. It's okay, but I've grown to really dislike jacket conversions in general...I've only seen one or two EVER that were not immediately identifiable as a conversion. The real deal just looks 1000x better IMHO! When I get myself a real tweed jacket, I know that I will NEVER wear my converted jacket again. I know that might come off as a bit snobbish...but it goes with my mantra (learned after many wasted dollars in the past)...save up, buy once, buy quality!

[CopperNGold]

You are in serious trouble, my friend! Such is the power of the kilt. I have the same problem with shoes, and handbags, and coats, and dresses... oh my, is there therapy for this!

[tundramanq]

I rationalize that the $6000 spent over 2 years is only $250 per month. Thats pretty cheap for something I need and is a fun hobby doing the hunts.

[Tobus]

***! I have three kilts and wear two of them regularly. A tank for more formal/dressier affairs...and my Box Pleat BW for hiking and casual wear. My third kilt was my first kilt, and I regret ever buying it...because now I can't get rid of it. I really don't want it, but nobody is willing to pay $250 (which is $50 less than I paid for it). I will probably end up making myself another kilt or two (most likely 6 yard knife pleats) down the road...but that's more because I enjoy making kilts...not because I need any more.

Right now I have 4 kilts: an 8-yard 16-oz wool traditional kilt, a 4-yard box-pleat wool kilt, a Utilikilt, and an el-cheapo acrylic kilt that I bought on a whim, thinking it would be a good 'beater'. Oh, and a true hand-sewn 'tank' on order from Barb Tewksbury.

I can honestly say that I do wear my traditional wool kilt the most, but my box-pleat and Utilikilt see some use too (depending on what I'm doing). But the acrylic kilt never gets worn. Even as a 'beater' kilt, it just looks so bloody awful that I don't want to wear it. The pleats always look wrinkled and sloppy, and they simply don't hang like wool. Plus, the construction of it is rather cheap and was not built for my measurements. It's a true "off the peg" cheapo kilt, and I just hate wearing the thing. So I'm going to end up selling it and reinvesting the money in something else. It's one of those "lessons learned" that everybody has to go through as they figure out what works best for them, and what level of quality/fit they desire.

I agree with this 100%. In keeping with the previous thought of buying something and regretting it later...I have held off on buying several jackets. When I spend money on a tweed jacket, or an Argyll...it's going to be top quality and a good fit. I have done one tweed jacket conversion. It's okay, but I've grown to really dislike jacket conversions in general...I've only seen one or two EVER that were not immediately identifiable as a conversion. The real deal just looks 1000x better IMHO! When I get myself a real tweed jacket, I know that I will NEVER wear my converted jacket again. I know that might come off as a bit snobbish...but it goes with my mantra (learned after many wasted dollars in the past)...save up, buy once, buy quality!

I did the same thing. I bought two tweed jackets at Goodwill and had them converted. And while the conversion was well done (by Victoria), I simply do not wear them any longer since I now have three 'real' kilt jackets made in Scotland. Again, this was part of my learning process and wardrobe-building. They served their purpose, but I simply won't wear them ever again because I have better jackets to choose from now. So they'll be sold as well. All part of the fun!

[tundramanq]

Tobus and Longhuntr that is the very reason I finally got active here. This is a great resource for the knowledge to make good purchases and not use the shotgun approach when I buy. A few really good things instead of a lot of garbage. I just learned here about the acrylics.