Brand new to kilts...

[GDub]

The Irish National is a great looking tartan (IMHO, of course). We're about the same size so I'd recommend a Stillwater standard 40". Then I'd recommend a black sporran (Thorfinns are grand, but a Stillwater Nylon Cargo Sporran will do), a black belt (40" long, 2 1/2" wide) and a matching 44" leather sporran belt (both from Oconee Leather works) for essential accessories.

Kilt on, and good luck!

[Foosinho]

All great advise. I'd only add that if it's in the budget, I'd bump up to the new/old SWK Economy that was recently put back on the site. It will likely fit better than the Thrifty for only $20 more, and looks like a higher quality item.

I did end up making this change. It looks like a nicer kilt, and not very much more money. It should hold a higher resale value should I decide to upgrade later.

[Sammac]

Welcome from Michigan

[Sionnach]

I think you have already received great advice, I have nothing else to add except from AZ

[Foosinho]

Shipped!

[klingon warrior]

Ok..........now I think it's safe to say that we're all awaiting the photos. And welcome from New York.

[piperdbh]

The only thing that's been left out is a hat of some sort. I like Balmorals; some like baseball caps (which won't fit my head); others like flat caps (and please, let's not start THAT up again). You might want to go bareheaded, or wear a straw hat like a fellow X-Marker had on last Saturday at Loch Norman. If you're going to a Games or Festival that's outside, a hat will help keep sunburn away, and in some situations, "finishes" a look, although you'll look just fine without it.
Does Ohio have a state tartan? If so, that might be a choice somewhere down the line, since you've already got your "list" going.


Welcome aboard from western North Carolina, the greatest place on Earth.

[Foosinho]

The only thing that's been left out is a hat of some sort. I like Balmorals; some like baseball caps (which won't fit my head); others like flat caps (and please, let's not start THAT up again). You might want to go bareheaded, or wear a straw hat like a fellow X-Marker had on last Saturday at Loch Norman. If you're going to a Games or Festival that's outside, a hat will help keep sunburn away, and in some situations, "finishes" a look, although you'll look just fine without it.

I've been thinking about that. I've seen evidence from the aftermath of the Great Flat Cap War, but I haven't actually seen the thread(s) yet. Personally, I like flat caps - I already wear them when a baseball cap isn't nice enough, and even have a nice wool one from Ireland. I'm a firm believer in headwear as a necessary accessory; so it's just a matter of figuring out which I like.

Does Ohio have a state tartan? If so, that might be a choice somewhere down the line, since you've already got your "list" going.

There is one, and I actually like it quite a bit.

[Foosinho]

(Aside - I did some searching and reading on the flat cap debate. I understand the arguments, and will take them into account. No need to repeat it here! But I do think what goes on the head matters, and obviously will differ based on the "look" you are going for, from casual all the way up to the "high end" of the range. Given that I'm starting out with "sporty" and "casual" looks, I doubt I'll be heading out to get a balmoral, glengarry, or caubeen anytime soon.)

[Jock Scot]

(Aside - I did some searching and reading on the flat cap debate. I understand the arguments, and will take them into account. No need to repeat it here! But I do think what goes on the head matters, and obviously will differ based on the "look" you are going for, from casual all the way up to the "high end" of the range. Given that I'm starting out with "sporty" and "casual" looks, I doubt I'll be heading out to get a balmoral, glengarry, or caubeen anytime soon.)

I quite understand what you are saying and whatever you choose to wear on your head(in spite of my own views!)is entirely your own affair. Can I point out though that a balmoral is the most general purpose Scots bonnet you can have.Formal,informal,sporty the balmoral it is quite at home with any and all situations..