What Price Glory?!

[Andrew Green]

Hey all.
I have been mulling over the idea of buying a kilt from WPG. I have been looking at them for a while, and thought them a little strange, until I recently re-read exactly what they are, and then it all sunk in... and I want one! The prices seem rather nicely placed, and they are a very heavy wool, and historic in regards to their time period to boot it seems. I have read many good things about WPG kilts, mostly that they are warm, and are incredibly durable. I want a Gordon, AND a Cameron (the colours and pleats look great). I am aware that these are reproductions, and aware that the wool type is a little different than what is used on modern kilts, but very a very accurate representation of what was used at the time. The Gordon falls into my price range, and could be purchased within a week, while I would wait on the Cameron (which isn't on sale at this time). Well, I am fishing for feedback, impressions and what not. I have talked a little to Bubba, and his input was appreciated. I am sure he isn't the only one who has purchased a kilt from this firm though. What do the rest of you guys say?

[Tattoo Bradley]

I don't have one myself. But, one is definately on my wishlist. Probably the Cameron...

[Nick]

They're also on my wishlist. I actually saw them for the first time yesterday, though I've heard of them before. They definitly look and sound excellent. I have to decide between a WPG and a SWK heavyweight for my next kilt, I think.

[bubba]

I have to decide between a WPG and a SWK heavyweight for my next kilt, I think.

For those UP winters you might want at least 1 of those WPG beasts in the closet. Mine served me well last winter.

[Kid Cossack]

I had about a dozen adventures just getting a WPG kilt that fit---and it was all my fault. I'd ordered a Cameron that came in too big and too short. Frustrated, I put it in the closet and waited to grow (wider) and shrink (shorter). I hadn't taken the basting stitches out, though, and eventually contacted Jerry Lee, the owner of WPG. For the price of shipping he swapped me for another one, longer and narrower. I left the basting stitches in, though, because it was a brutal Houston summer, and no sense wearing that much wool in the heat. By the time what we laughably call winter rolled around, I was too skinny to fit into this one, too.

I e-mailed Jerry again, apologetically, and he swapped me straight up for another kilt. He didn't have another Cameron in my dimensions, but sent me a Gordon.

I really like it, it's solid and heavy and looks good. The buckles and straps are the sole weak point---the leather is very stiff and the buckle tongue is short and sharp. I'm going to replace the straps and buckles and be exceedingly happy with the kilt.

Best,

Kid Cossack (aka Kilted Cossack)

[John M.]

I've got the Cameron. Wore it all last winter & it kept me comfortably warm. I love the thing!

[Andrew Green]

Well, I sent an order in to Jerry... Gordon Highlanders... that's the one I am nabbing. If the buckles and straps are really all that bothersome, I can always beg one of the many kilt makers on here to fix that for a fee. The price was right, so I had to give it a shot. It was a little windy, and slightly wet yesterday... if this weather keeps up, I'll be glad to have a real heavy at my disposal. I will naturally post my thoughts and impressions when it arrives. I also put in an order for some khaki full hose... which are listed as 100% wool, which should also make some nice cold weather fare. Pretty excited, naturally. Hopefully everything holds up to the expectations.

[Frank MacDuffy]

What does WPG stand for? I'm not familiar with that, and where can I find out more about them?

[Andrew Green]

WPG = What Price Glory. The company sells a lot of replica (and some original) WWI and WWII militaria... both American and Brit. WPG also has replica regimental kilts... probably WWI era replicas... very heavy wool, and quite accurate from what people say. Just about everyone who owns one is happy with it. I wanted to get one for the winter, or anytime it is cool enough to warrant that heavy of a garment. If interested, the website is www.whatpriceglory.com. To find hte kilts, you'll go to the Brit. section, and then to the Scottish list... Gordon, BW, Cameron, and Seaforth (MacKenzie tartan?) are the current kilts. There are a number of other accessories that one might or might not want from WPG...
I am also eyeballing one of the WWI cutaway jackets to wear with my kilts, especially when things get a little cooler up here.

[Tattoo Bradley]

Congrats. Keep us informed and post us some piccies when you get it!