2 Questions

[morrison]

Helloooo Duncan; Welcome to XMTS. Go in family tartan. The worst that could happen is a garment that might not fit perfectly. Amongst the better happenings is for memories of doing right for yourself and enjoying today. Because you can!!!

[nixphotography]

Welcome to Xmarks Duncan you've come to the right place for information. I've learned alot in the month I've been here.

Brett

[Alan]

Welcome aboard from Georgia. I have not had any experience with p/v but there are plenty of people in this forum that swear by them.

[Duncan]

Thanks for the welcomes and the advice, I apologise for the bad spelling and grammar, I'm dyslexic so I've got a bit of an excuse.

I think I'll go for the tartan, but I'm going to have to put it off for a while anyway, my bank balance took a bit of an unexpected hit, I had to lone my parents some money, (no eighteen year old should have to use that sentence) and I can’t even afford £45 right now, but on the bright side that gives me time to find a better supplier, so it’s all good.

[r. m. anderson]

Since you are in the UK would suggest that you start a dialog
with our MOST HONORED MEMBER Hamish. He can direct you
to the best affordable places to buy your kilt in the UK.
Remember to study on how to measure the fit of the kilt (at
the navel) and to error on one size too big rather than small.
It is easier to adjust/tailor a large kilt down in size rather than
try to make a small kilt bigger!
Welcome aboard to the Forum.
Regards;
r.m.

[O'Neille]

Welcome, I wish I were in the UK. I'd start hunting some of the ferral kilts that show up in thrift shops and sales. Even ex-hires can be found for a good deal. Enjoy the hunt. O'Neille

[freddie]

These kilts are great value and ideal for casual wear. I've got one in the Mackenzie tartan which I love to wear. The differance between these and 'a real' kilt, apart from the fact that they're not made from worsted wool, is that they don't have the material in them. The pleats don't have the weight or 'swing' in them and the tartan pattern wouldn't be repeated across the back of the kilt. This would be very noticable with Anderson, however it wouldn't really matter with plain black. The other drawback is that the front aprons don't wrap around you like a full 8 yard kilt (on my 'casual' kilt the top apron really falls short). However don't be put off getting one of these kilts, as I said they're great value for money and a super way to get into kilt wearing. The poly viscose material is very heavy (essential for a man's kilt) and the tartan is authentic, however you must get a sporran as well, as it's this that will set it off and really make it 'a kilt'.