The first kilt

[Johannes]

Hi all,

I started reading this board a couple of days ago, because I all over sudden felt the desire to buy and wear a kilt. Now it is not as easy as it seems. Therefore this will be my first kilt ever. I don't want to invest too much money just to find out that I don't like it.
On the other hand; a bad/cheap kilt might just create displeasure.

I saw relatively cheap kilts at SWK. Would one of their economy or standard kilts be a good point to start?

Best regards,
Johannes

[Mr. Kilt]

Hi all,

I started reading this board a couple of days ago, because I all over sudden felt the desire to buy and wear a kilt. Now it is not as easy as it seems. Therefore this will be my first kilt ever. I don't want to invest too much money just to find out that I don't like it.
On the other hand; a bad/cheap kilt might just create displeasure.

I saw relatively cheap kilts at SWK. Would one of their economy or standard kilts be a good point to start?

Best regards,
Johannes

Welcome to the forum, Johannes.
SWK economy kilts are not worth buying except as a halloween costume, but their standard and/or heavyweight kilts are supposed to be much better. I've heard nothing but good reviews of them.

[chasem]

Hello, and welcome to the boards!

I own two SWK's, a standard an an [acrylic] heavyweight.

The standard is a black stewart. It's a great kilt to start with. The pleating is roughly to the sett, and you really get the feel for what wearing a kilt is like.

The Heavyweight is - of course- a little heavier. It also has the pleats sewn down the fell. Those are the two big differences between the two really. Of course, the new heavyweights are wool, rather than acrylic.

I don't own an economy, and the advice on these boards has always been that they were crap, and only useful to - someone correct me if I'm wrong - serve as curtains in a vw bus.

I'd at least step up for the standard version, if not the heavyweight.

Hope you enjoy kilting

[switchblade5984]

go standard you'll be much happier! hoping to get a stillwater in the next few weeks!

[Graham]

so what brought on the sudden desire to wear a kilt? I wish more people would do that!

[Southern Breeze]

First off, welcome. The Stillwater standerds are a good start if your on a budget. For cooler weather go with the Heavyweights.Stillwaters come in only one length so you may have to hem it up,which isn't all that hard. Before you commit yourself to one brand, check with the other kiltmakers that advertise here at X-Marks.They may be out of your price range,but you'll have an idea of whats availible.

[Eujeankilt]

Welcome to X-Marks. Definitely go with the Standard. Right now SWK has some end of the year prices. You can get a kilt, shipped for less than $70. I own two and they are a great alternative to wool. Although, once you wear one for a while, you'll want to save up for the real thing. They are inexpensive steps to a traditional - a gateway, if you will.


Dale

[GMan]

Welcome, and am glad that you have the sudden impulse to be kilted. Stick with the standard.

[davedove]

I'll have to echo what been said here. The Stillwater Standard is a great starter kilt, not expensive and looks good. I have four of them myself. You will find, however, that after wearing them, you will want to save up for a traditional.

Oh, and welcome aboard!

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Welcome Johannes! I will just confirm what others have said. One of my first 2 kilts was a SWK Standard. I would say it is the lowest weight anc construction you would want to go. Now that I know more, I would probably only get their HW. I still enjoy wearing my SWK standard, just recognize the construction and quality versus their HW or one of the other makers.