Stillwater = Value

**pdcorlis** · 19th January 07, 11:20 AM

I will always have a soft spot for Stillwater Kilts - my first kilt was a standard Black Watch from Jerry. Like many others, Stillwater was my entry into kilt wearing. Today my taste runs more to wool tartan kilts - so I look forward to seeing any additions his wool line-up.

**Panache** · 19th January 07, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by pdcorlis

... I look forward to seeing any additions his wool line-up.

Phil ,

You are not alone!

Cheers

**Kilted KT** · 19th January 07, 11:30 AM

yes, I'd love to see a heavyweight MacTavish added to his lineup!

**thekiltedmortician** · 19th January 07, 02:17 PM

I have always been satisified with Stillwater. Definitely a good kilt for a very good price. The pics are very sharp, Panache. But then, I don't know if I've ever seen a picture of you on here where you don't look sharp.

**mudd** · 19th January 07, 03:06 PM

The ONLY problem I’ve had with Stillwater Kilts is the left edge of the apron. It is folded straight down and this causes it to swing out a little. I fixed this by steaming and ironing it so the apron it wider at the bottom. The right side is already cut wider at the bottom, so now it's even.

**cloves** · 19th January 07, 06:41 PM

Here's a question I hope you don't mind me asking Panache....how tall are you? I remember Ron saying he hadn't bought from Stillwater because of the long length.
I've never met either of you gents in real life, but in my minds eye I picture Ron as tall as you.
I'm only about 5'7" so I'm wondering if a Still water would be way to long for me??
I guessing too that overall height may not be as much of a factor as leg length.

**arrogcow** · 19th January 07, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by cloves

I guessing too that overall height may not be as much of a factor as leg length.

That's basically it. Ron is (if I remember correctly) something like 6', but the SWK is too long for him. I on the other hand am only 5'9", but I can get away with wearing one (it is about 1/2" too long).

Adam

**John Fiske** · 19th January 07, 07:14 PM

Panache,
The kilt looks great! I have two Utilikilts that I wear as often as I can. It is too cold now. I have already decided to buy my next kilt from Stillwater. I will be doing what you did, buying the whole thing; kilt, sporran, flashes, etc. I have Fletcher in my ancestry, but it is cost prohibitive to get a kilt in that tartan. I like the Black Stewart and cannot wait to get it.
As a side note, do brown leathers look good with a Black Stewart?

**arrogcow** · 19th January 07, 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by John Fiske

Panache,
The kilt looks great! I have two Utilikilts that I wear as often as I can. It is too cold now. I have already decided to buy my next kilt from Stillwater. I will be doing what you did, buying the whole thing; kilt, sporran, flashes, etc. I have Fletcher in my ancestry, but it is cost prohibitive to get a kilt in that tartan. I like the Black Stewart and cannot wait to get it.
As a side note, do brown leathers look good with a Black Stewart?

If you want something warmer than a UK, you need to get one of their wool kilts. My standard (Nightstalker) is colder than all my UK's except for my Spartan.

I'd still get one, they are a great value for the money.

Adam

**auld argonian** · 19th January 07, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by cloves

Here's a question I hope you don't mind me asking Panache....how tall are you? I remember Ron saying he hadn't bought from Stillwater because of the long length.
I've never met either of you gents in real life, but in my minds eye I picture Ron as tall as you.
I'm only about 5'7" so I'm wondering if a Still water would be way to long for me??
I guessing too that overall height may not be as much of a factor as leg length.

Geez, I'm like 5'10" and the Stillwaters fit me fine...I was worried about the length too but I guess that 24" is the magic length. I assume, though, that the way that one is built has a lot to do with the fit...I go from a 36 waist to a 40 seat and the top of a Stillwater sits at about 2" above my navel.

Somebody out there has got to have had one successfully hemmed...perhaps we can hear from them. I don't think that hemming a SW standard would be such a travesty...you lose the selvedge but it would fit...what's the harm in that?

And I agree with so may of you...great way to get started and see if a kilt is for you. When I first hit the internet looking for a kilt I was seriously put off by the prices...then I found Xsmarks and, through it, discovered Stillwater and USAK where one could get a respectable kilt for a somewhat more reasonable price.

Best

AA