Need Help With My Outfit.

[McCowboy]

I am extremely new in this world of kilts, and have a few questions as to what I can get away with and without. What I mean is, what is the minimal presentable dress? I have a very limited cash supply and want to save what little I do get, so a good beginner kilt that's not made too far from home and what else I need to get to look professional but not under dressed.


Thanks.

[McElmurry]

A sporran. You can scrunch socks with workboots and wear just about any shirt but you are going to look a bit undressed to most without a sporran.

[Tobus]

I agree on the sporran. But to answer your questions, it really depends on the setting and context in which you plan to wear your kilt. Can you give us an idea on when and where you want to fit in? Also, what did you have in mind when you used the term "professional"?

A kilt can fit in with everything from a night at the pub to a state dinner with a monarch, so obviously the level of dress you anticipate needing will be important.

[Downunder Kilt]

For a kilt, I would suggest a Wool Black Watch economy from jerry at Stillwater Kilts
http://stores.channeladvisor.com/Sti...-100%25%20Wool! $87.0 plus S&H

They are 24" length but you can get someone to take it up if it's too long

And for a sporran "What price Glory" and includes the sporran belt for $25.00 plus P&H
http://onlinemilitaria.com/shopexd.asp?id=1980&bc=no

Okay they are not top of the range but for $112 plus P&H, you get a wool kilt and a very servicable sporran

There was a photo yesterday of members of the Black Watch at Moy in Scotland in very causal attire. I will see if I can find it

Here it is. http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...tch-moy-75322/

[flyrod6057]

Kilt: check.

Sporran: check.

You'll need a belt. 2 1/4" or so. You might want to match the sporran...

Beyond that, it's every kiltie for himself. You can range from tshirt and sandals (my summer attire) to full dress, depending on your situation. To start: kilt, belt, sporran.

[knotty]

I think hose should be on the list too.

I started with a kilt. Then added sporran & belt. That worked till for summer. Then I added hose.


Craig

[MacGumerait]

For a kilt, I would suggest a Wool Black Watch economy from jerry at Stillwater Kilts
http://stores.channeladvisor.com/Sti...-100%25%20Wool! $87.0 plus S&H

They are 24" length but you can get someone to take it up if it's too long

And for a sporran "What price Glory" and includes the sporran belt for $25.00 plus P&H
http://onlinemilitaria.com/shopexd.asp?id=1980&bc=no

Okay they are not top of the range but for $112 plus P&H, you get a wool kilt and a very servicable sporran

There was a photo yesterday of members of the Black Watch at Moy in Scotland in very causal attire. I will see if I can find it

Here it is. http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...tch-moy-75322/

McCowboy ,

Very good advice from Downunder Kilt , I was going to suggest almost the same thing , especially SWK kilt in the economy wool . SWK has the economy kilt in a PV , but they also have a limited supply of the economy kilt in wool in various waist sizes ( not all waist sizes but a decent variety ) . Here is the link
http://stores.channeladvisor.com/Sti...-100%25%20Wool!

Sorry , it's kind of a long link , but it takes you directly to the kilt ( just click on it ) it's only available in Black Watch tartan but it's a great way to get started in kilting at economical price , as Downunder pointed out .

Also , here is a review of that kilt by another member : http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...-review-73426/

As others have stated , a sporran would be your next item and perhaps a belt , all of which can be purchased at a reasonable price . These can be purchased at SWK or other vendors . There are many great vendors here .

I think we can all appreciate the pocketbook issues , you are not alone on that one !

[John_Carrick]

A belt can make you look very smart but I would not say it was vital to begin with. Personally I never wear one but I would not be seen dead without a sporran.
Good luck with your purchases.
John

[M. A. C. Newsome]

The first thing you need is a good kilt. I know you are on a budget (who isn't?) but I would recommend you not skimp too much on the kilt itself. If the kilt looks good, you would be amazed at how it really raises the level of the entire outfit, even if you don't have all the nice accessories you might otherwise want.

In terms of accessories, here is the minimum you will want:
1) a sporran -- doesn't have to be anything fancy, just functional
2) a narrow leather belt to hang the sporran from -- many sporrans come with one when you purchase them
3) a decent pair of kilt hose
4) garters to keep the hose from slipping down

That's it. Unless you are attending a formal function with minimum dress requirements, that should be enough to get you through most casual outings, and you can add any other accessories you might want at a later time, as you need them and can afford them.

I wrote an article with more advice to the beginning kilt wearer called "Getter Started" which you can read here:
http://www.albanach.org/getting_started.html

[McCowboy]

[QUOTE=Tobus;1114906]I agree on the sporran. But to answer your questions, it really depends on the setting and context in which you plan to wear your kilt. Can you give us an idea on when and where you want to fit in? Also, what did you have in mind when you used the term "professional"?


I am mostly interested in bagpiping at funerals, weddings, etc, so i'd likely be the only feller in a kilt at all.