Kilted? In WI. Need Some Advice.

**Sammac** · 5th March 10, 08:03 AM

Welcome from Michigan

**artificer** · 5th March 10, 06:12 PM

Firstly, thanks for the warm welcome and all the advice.

Secondly, Does anyone know if USAK does their casual with belted sides? even as an upcharge? I really like the look of a buckled right hip. I think it really helps the kilt look 'more like a kilt'.

After reading a bit more, it seems like the general opinion of the Sportkilt is to 'save it for highland games', would that be correct?

Lastly, does anyone have experience with The Scotland Kilt Co.? I know there was a bit of controversy and confusion regarding the Isle of Skye Tartan... but barring that, what's the opinion of their 8yd PV off-the-rack kilts?

Also, thanks for the congratulation on the weight loss, it's been a real b++ch, at least for the first two weeks, but well worth it. Hopefully, being able to fit a kilt and not 'outgrow' it will be incentive enough to keep the fat off.

Again,
thanks for all the help and the warm welcome.

**Ruanaidh** · 5th March 10, 11:29 PM

Welcome to the rabble from West Texas.

**dutchy kilted** · 6th March 10, 05:25 AM

Greetings from the Pennsylvania Dutch Country! I would go with a semi-trad from USAK once your weight stabilizes. Consider it a reward for all your hard work!

**Beertigger** · 6th March 10, 03:42 PM

Cead mille failte.

Whereabouts in WI are you? I grew up around Eau Claire.

**artificer** · 6th March 10, 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by Beertigger

Cead mille failte.

Whereabouts in WI are you? I grew up around Eau Claire.

I'm on the other side of 'the mitten' around the Milwaukee area.

**mull** · 6th March 10, 08:09 PM

You mention some good choices for a first kilt. I am pretty new to kilting myself and also always warm. The only thing I would say is, don't rule out wool. It is the only material I would consider for a kilt. It has woked for sheep forever, summer as well as winter. It really is the first miracle fiber. And a Stillwater heavyweight is very afordable.

Joe

**Donnie** · 9th March 10, 03:44 PM

Go with USA Kilts, you won't be sorry!

**Riverkilt** · 12th March 10, 02:06 AM

Welcome,

As the kilt fashion boom blossoms you'll find all sorts of kiltmakers from old established to brand new start-ups. And you'll find middlemen who can "get it for you."

My suggestion, born of experience, is to deal direct with a kiltmaker rather than a middleman. Just choose one.

You'll be ordering plenty of other kilts ere long.

Just remember - you can have any two of price, service, or quality.