Trust me if my husband has the courage to wear one. (He's a redneck by the way) You shouldn't have a problem.
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| Posted by: mingkee 14-Jun-2004, 10:11 PM |
| guys and ladies looks so cool with kilt during St Patrick Day Parade I always dream to put it on I saw some guys putting on utilikilt... however, I have no courage to put it on due to my race/heritage, putting kilt on looks really stupid among them damn!!! I can't get rid of that fear/worry |
| Posted by: Annabelle 14-Jun-2004, 10:18 PM |
| There is a great company out of Atlanta that has your kilt made in Scotland and sent over here for under $200.00. The heavier the wool the more expensive. Let me know if you are interested as I have a new Dress Gordon Kilt coming and I CAN LET YOU KNOW ABOUT THE QUALITY. Let me know if you are interested in the phone number. There is also a book you may want to read that is sold at most fairs called "So your going to wear a kilt". It's a hard back and explains many things too numerous to mention here in the book. Annabelle |
| Posted by: mingkee 14-Jun-2004, 10:24 PM |
| okay! leave me a msg but I am really unique, that I am not sure which tartan should be fit |
| Posted by: Annabelle 14-Jun-2004, 10:35 PM |
| The store is called "Douglas House" they are located in Marietta, Ga and their prices are very very reasonable. 1-877-513-8230 if you aren't sure which Tartan you should wear discuss it with Douglas who will most likely answere your call between 9-9 daily. Good luck! Annabelle |
| Posted by: Liriel Baenre Do'Urden 16-Jun-2004, 11:22 AM |
| I actually got my husband to wear a kilt that I made myself. I made it from a cotton blend and it wears well. I could use wool because I'm allergic to it and it would have me in hives to handle it. Trust me if my husband has the courage to wear one. (He's a redneck by the way) You shouldn't have a problem. |
| Posted by: Camchak 16-Jun-2004, 11:57 AM |
| I pulled the URL for Douglas House in Marietta......http://douglashouse.net/ |
| Posted by: tsargent62 16-Jun-2004, 01:08 PM |
| There are a couple of tartans that anyone could wear. There's the Caledonia tartan which is generic. There's also the Jacobite tartan; also generic. Neither is affiliated with any clan. Between the 2 I like the Caledonia. It's very nice. |
| Posted by: oldraven 16-Jun-2004, 01:13 PM |
| How many times have you seen a white guy with an oriental tattoo? Plenty. Go to a martial arts competition and count how many races of people are competing. I don't think you should worry about it, man. There's nothing strange about people discovering and taking part in other cultures.  |
| Posted by: greenldydragon 16-Jun-2004, 01:21 PM |
| I agree with old Raven, go for it. |
| Posted by: Gordon 16-Jun-2004, 02:20 PM |
| Have no fear!. If you want to wear the kilt, just do it and damn the others. Everyone is going to have an opinion and if we were to back down from doing things that others don't look at as proper or backed down because someone, somehow felt offended by what we do, then none of us would be doing anything at all. I live in a small Texas town and wear my kilt proudly. I remember going into the Wal-Mart here one evening after returning from the Texas Scottish Festival and, as I walked through the front doors by the registers, the place went totally quiet. lol I never let that embarrass me or hinder me from wearing it. Heck,I am a regular attendee of the Scarborough Faire Ren Fest, also held here in town, and have had many a photo taken or questions asked as well as phone numbers handed to me.  You'll find that most are more curious about the kilt and why you chose to wear it than are going to point and joke about it. |
| Posted by: Lyra Luminara 16-Jun-2004, 05:53 PM |
| kilts on any guy are hot, haha, so go for it |
| Posted by: Camchak 16-Jun-2004, 08:31 PM |
| Now that I know which Clan Tartan to wear I will be in one for our Celtic fest later this summer. |
| Posted by: mingkee 16-Jun-2004, 09:26 PM |
| I'll surely get it once I changed my job other than that, I may get working kilt as well however, I'll surely put a shorts on inside I am uncomfortable with nothing inside |
| Posted by: Madadh 17-Jun-2004, 04:03 AM |
| Mingkee, Wearing the kilt is easy.. just wrap it on. If you are looking for a tartan, there is a grand tartan for any American to wear. It is Red, White, and Blue and has been issued to all by Scotland. It is called the American Tartan.  You will get use to going regimental with the kilt, just remember to take something along to protect your honor. Most ladies that would not think of asking a man with pants, have no objections to trying to raise the kilt. |
| Posted by: Gordon 17-Jun-2004, 07:02 AM | ||
Regimental is the only way to wear one IMHO. Although most find it amusing, I say it is actually a little more comfortable that way. As for others raising the kilt on those who wear one, your absolutely correct. |
| Posted by: Camchak 17-Jun-2004, 08:16 PM |
| LOL....sounds like a new Highland game! "Raisin' the Kilt" |
| Posted by: Annabelle 17-Jun-2004, 10:50 PM |
| come on is there really a American kilt? who sells it? |
| Posted by: Madadh 18-Jun-2004, 03:51 AM |
| Yes there is. My Uncle (A bold piper from Oregon) wore his proudly this summer as he piped in both in Washington (at the war monuments), in New York, and Normandy. It is a grand looking kilt. Here is what it looks like |
| Posted by: Gordon 18-Jun-2004, 06:48 AM |
| That is a nice tartan. I guess if I can't get my stepson's biological father to sign off rights so I can adopt and in that way, give him rights to Clan Munro, I can always order him one of the generic tartans or this one in particular. |
| Posted by: tsargent62 18-Jun-2004, 08:22 AM | ||||
I can't stand going regimental. Can you say "chafing"? I know you can. I always wear underpants. If I'm at a competition and I've been wearing a kilt all day, the last thing I want is to face a long drive home with a raw "little scotsman". |
| Posted by: Camchak 18-Jun-2004, 10:03 AM |
| tsargent62, yeah! Thats too much info....LOL! Well, time for me to go release the giant talk to you later! |
| Posted by: talleyrand 18-Jun-2004, 08:22 PM |
| I'm with Gordon on this issue. Regimental is the only way to go. For me, I'm a boxer man so wearing my kilt properly isn't much of a stretch. The only time I refrain from being free is if I'm dancing or in an environment where it wouldn't be appropriate. Case in point, KC Ren Faire. A friend who is a veteran of many years of performing out there told me his story. Apparently he was talking to a mother in his kilt and felt a sudden draft and the mother's young daughter is standing there holding his kilt up and asking her Mommy what *that* is. But other places, like work or just out and about, never. I played rugby with a guy who'd spent time over in Samoa in the Army and would lounge around after the game in a ... I can't recall what it was but it was a traditional garb, along the lines of a kimono. He wasn't Samoan in the slightest but who cared, it was a cool get up. I will say however that running 4 miles in it is ill-advised but not for the reason most would expect---the chafing was solely in my thighs. The final mile I was dreaming how nice a pair of boxer-briefs would have felt. Finally, mingkee, if you want to wear it, do it. Just smile and enjoy it. However, I would be prepared for lots of questions. Most tend to fall among (Is that a skirt, what're wearing under that, and where'd you get it) and my answers tend to match my ornery nature. The what's under the kilt can be a lot of fun to not answer.  |
| Posted by: Annabelle 18-Jun-2004, 09:20 PM |
| Wear your kilt with pride fella's! |
| Posted by: Madadh 19-Jun-2004, 06:37 AM |
| Annabelle, Just wanted to get a picture out of a fine piper in his American Tartan for you. |
| Posted by: mingkee 19-Jun-2004, 10:17 AM |
| it looks very cool but I think I have to get an unique tartan due to my race |
| Posted by: tsargent62 19-Jun-2004, 11:04 AM |
| Hey, Mingkee! I found a site that has literally hundreds of tartans. You could find one that suits you. I was looking for a Hong Kong tartan, but there wasn't one. I thought there might be one since the British ruled there for so long. Give this site a look. http://www.house-of-tartan.scotland.net/house/tfinder.htm |
| Posted by: Gordon 19-Jun-2004, 01:55 PM |
| I've found the best answer to the common question "What do you wear under that?" is simply to reply "Why, my hose, flashings, and ghillies of course!" Well, unless I'm asked in a flirty nature by the ladies. Then, it's a simple "Only what the good Lord graced me with". |
| Posted by: TheCarolinaScotsman 19-Jun-2004, 06:13 PM |
| Mingkee To go regimental or not? The choice is yours; there is no "correct" way. Do whatever is more comfortable for you. Which ever way you go, remember what my mother said years ago, "If you're going to dress like a highlander, learn to sit like a lady."  |
| Posted by: Camchak 19-Jun-2004, 06:18 PM |
| So you go regimental, is the kilt heavy enough the wind does not lift it for you? |
| Posted by: Camchak 19-Jun-2004, 07:07 PM |
| I'm full of questions today! What about boots with the kilt? What kind should be worn? |
| Posted by: Madadh 20-Jun-2004, 09:17 AM |
| A small hip flask of single malt in the sporan works best on a windy, cold highland day |
| Posted by: Camchak 20-Jun-2004, 12:48 PM |
I see.....and the weight of the sporan holds the Kilt!  |
| Posted by: tsargent62 20-Jun-2004, 02:35 PM | ||
Boots! I can't say that in the 31 years I've been wearing a kilt have I ever seen anyone wearing boots! Not even in the reenactment groups. |
| Posted by: Camchak 20-Jun-2004, 07:21 PM |
| I will take your word for it, with all your experience you should know! How old are you anyway....LOL! I one time saw a guy with a pair of these on, I guess everyone was laughing at him, right? |
| Posted by: Madadh 21-Jun-2004, 04:04 AM |
| Camchak, Yes, the sporran helps. You can also wear boots, most wear a dress shoe. I enjoy a good set of black hiking boots. The leather ones in the picture are great if you are re-enacting the Jacobite soldiers for Bonnie Prince Charlie. |
| Posted by: tsargent62 21-Jun-2004, 11:19 AM | ||
Most of the highland games I go to are for pipe band competition in Canada, so you don't see a lot of re-enactment groups. So, depending on how you were dressed, boots would be fine. I'm used to seeing and wearing Gillie broughs. |
| Posted by: Shamalama 21-Jun-2004, 11:53 AM |
| I very badly want a kilt. But the only one made with "my clans'" pattern is $800 - handmade from Scotland. http://www.house-of-tartan.scotland.net/scottish/itempg.asp?itemid=1001563326&pc=75&TartanID=0&catid=9004 Can I just get away with boxers?  |
| Posted by: tsargent62 21-Jun-2004, 12:33 PM | ||
Where have you looked for kilt makers? There's a place in Barrie, Ontario that makes them. My band buys all our kilts from there. I'll try to get the contact infor for the place and pass it on. |
| Posted by: Camchak 21-Jun-2004, 06:58 PM |
| ROFL........yeah! Do the boxers....LOL! |
| Posted by: mingkee 21-Jun-2004, 09:00 PM |
| okay, let me remember that douglashouse.net American tartan (the best fit for me) and...will put a short inside, the best way don't get embarassed that's it and collect 300 for that |
| Posted by: Madadh 22-Jun-2004, 03:57 AM |
| mingkee, Sounds like you have got it down pat. Just remember to have fun. It is also good to know that most who criticize the wearing of the kilt, have not the kahuna's to wear one. |
| Posted by: tsargent62 23-Jun-2004, 08:17 AM |
| I spoke to my pipe major and asked him where we get our band kilts. He gave me their web site. http://www.burnetts-struth.com/index.html My pipe major has been in the pipe band business for almost 50 years and has dealt with many kilt makers. He says Burnett's and Struth is the best in North America. We don't deal with anyone else. They make good kilts at a good price. |
| Posted by: Shamalama 23-Jun-2004, 08:32 AM | ||
I'm going there right now. Thanks! |
| Posted by: Camchak 23-Jun-2004, 10:49 AM |
| Double or single width?? |
| Posted by: Camchak 27-Jun-2004, 08:14 PM |
| Anyone care to comment on single or double width? Which is best? |
| Posted by: Aragorn 29-Jun-2004, 08:56 AM |
| I would love to get a kilt. Man, that would be fun, no worries here mate!!! I stoped caring about what others think of me so have fun and enjoy it. Just be careful of strong winds, hehe |
| Posted by: Ladybug1258 29-Jun-2004, 09:25 AM |
| I get a catalogue from a place called The RenStore, which caters to the crowd attending Renassaince Faires, and one issue in particular had instruction on how to put on the plaid, including the kilt. It was all one very long piece of tartan plaid in your clan's tartan and pleated around parts of the waist, then wrapped across th shoulder and pinned into place with a buckle. Quite handsome, really! I didn't like to bits that went from knee to foot in the same tartan. I like those argyle socks with the gartar and feather at the knee much better. I don't know the proper names of these bits of the costume, so forgive my poor descriptive! I need to embrace my Scottish and Irish heritage more fully. Learn the terminology..., know my clan correctly, etc. |
| Posted by: Gordon 29-Jun-2004, 07:17 PM |
| Ladybug, The kilt your describing is what was once worn as the primary highland attire although, back then the colors were often muted browns and such to make the wearer more or less invisible when lying amongst the heather. It is called, if I remember correctly, the feileadh-mor or great wrap. It is ALOT of work to wear one of them correctly because, traditionally, the pleats and such are not sewn in but rather, the wearer pleats it himself on the ground with his belt and then lies on it and wraps it about himself. |
| Posted by: Annabelle 29-Jun-2004, 11:25 PM |
| Got my new Gordon Modern Dress Kilt today from Scotland. It's very nice weight and fits great! Let me know if anyone needss a new kilt for reasonable price thru a distributor here State side! $159 plus shipping! Annabelle Gordon House of Gordon |
| Posted by: Camchak 30-Jun-2004, 12:02 PM |
| If it is not a secret distributor Annabelle, please share that with us! |
| Posted by: Liriel Baenre Do'Urden 01-Jul-2004, 08:27 AM |
| Annabelle, Is there anyway to get a tartan in a cotton blend. I break out in a rash if I come in contact with wool. Let me know. I have a great pattern for a new Scottish outfit for women and I want to try it with a real tartan pattern I found for my family. |
| Posted by: Ladybug1258 01-Jul-2004, 02:11 PM |
| For anyone who may wish to try to make their own outfit, there's a fabulous pattern done by Folkwear Patterns for a kilt. There's a web site for them. I believe it's www.folkwearpatterns.com but I haven't been there in a while. Check into it. The version I saw was beautiful and very accurate. They create their patterns from actual dress clothes that are historically accurate and regionally correct. Folkwear deals in ethnic, period and costume designs. Easy to use patterns, too, as I've made several of their things. |
| Posted by: greenldydragon 01-Jul-2004, 02:12 PM |
| That's awesome ladybug! Thanx for the website, definitly gotta check that out! |
| Posted by: Annabelle 01-Jul-2004, 02:35 PM |
| Liriel I haven't seen a cotton fabric yet but I have seen alot of tartan's in silk. I know how you feel with the cotton situation but most of the Scottish goods are so finely made they almost feel like polished cotton. Just wear a slips between you and the wool and hopefully you would be alright. I am very sensitive to wool but I can wear REAL SCOTTISH Woolen goods and not break out. I just got a new kilt and it's such good material. You can get woolen's in many different weights. Now for Shamalama's question: here's the place I got my kilt! www.douglashouse.net They have had a slight increase since I ORDERED mine but nothing like the $800 figure you quoted. Men's kilts Casual: $285 Men's kilts standard: $425 Men's kilts Lairds: $455 if they don't show you McCullough tartan call him up and ask him if he can obtain it. He has access to just about everything so I'd be surprised if you don't find it there... Liriel, looking forward to seeing you in Bethlehem! Shamalama Ding Dong Darlin! Annabelle |
| Posted by: Camchak 01-Jul-2004, 09:03 PM |
| Are you sure he asked? |
| Posted by: Annabelle 05-Jul-2004, 12:27 PM |
| yep, he did!!!! I wouldn't post all of that stuff if he haden't silly boy! A |
| Posted by: Camchak 05-Jul-2004, 04:21 PM |
| LOL....Silly I may be true enough Lassie, but a boy you say! I'm sure that can not be the case.....LOL! |
| Posted by: Annabelle 05-Jul-2004, 05:24 PM |
| Camcak, he really did want the info but I'm sure you are no old fart either! Remember to be a kid sometimes! being an adult sucks, ya know! Annabelle |
| Posted by: Camchak 05-Jul-2004, 05:28 PM |
| Easy Las! I did not mean to anger you! *Bows on one knee* please forgive me if I have fallen from your grace..... |
| Posted by: groovyfishguy 05-Jul-2004, 05:50 PM | ||
 HEHE |
| Posted by: WizardofOwls 05-Jul-2004, 08:28 PM |
I always thought that I wanted to see what I would look like in a kilt. I made the mistake of telling my big brother, and he decided to "arrange" it for me. He took an OLD picture of me (high school photo from 82) and cut and pasted it onto a picture of a guy in a kilt. I was so heart broken after seeing the results that I decided that I would NEVER put on an actual kilt!  I have posted the pic below. Please don't rib me too hard over it. I HATE it and wonder if I should post it at all...!  |
| Posted by: Madadh 06-Jul-2004, 04:01 AM |
| WizardofOwls, You look grand lad, next you need to actually put one on and take an actual picture. |
| Posted by: Gordon 06-Jul-2004, 02:52 PM | ||
Seconds that |
| Posted by: Paddy_McFadden 07-Jul-2004, 08:14 AM |
| Ay lad you look smashing in your kilt. Wear it with honor. |
| Posted by: Madadh 07-Jul-2004, 09:03 AM |
| Actually he looks smashing in someone elses kilt, but who's complaining |
| Posted by: BluegrassLady 07-Jul-2004, 09:11 AM |
| I must concur with the consensus, WizardofOwls; you look dashing in that kilt. |
| Posted by: Annabelle 07-Jul-2004, 03:09 PM |
| Wizard, paper dolls never do a guy justice so go to a festival with a pair of shorts on and slip a kilt on over and then take a peek at yourself! You may be pleasantly surprised. A |
| Posted by: Fran19 07-Jul-2004, 07:52 PM |
| A great company that has yet to be mentioned is USAKilts. You can find them at USAKilts.com. They have kilts in wool, wool blends, & cotton/poly blends. Kilts generally go for $80-$180, and Rocky (the proprietor) will make it in just about any tartan or solid. One variable is the material cost - if you want a pricey tartan, it will cost you more. I have 2 kilts from them, and my wife has one in a matching tartan. As for the wind issue, a loaded sporran helps. Kilt pins will keep the front flap from opening up on a windy day. But in the winter, there's nothing like a nice, heavy wool to keep the back from blowing up. On the pleats, I would definitely go full hand width, if you can afford it (more material). They hang and move better. I love my kilts, wear them any opportunity I get. They are the most comfortable things that I own. BTW - 2 words on chafing - Gold Bond. It's never failed me. |
| Posted by: Ladybug1258 08-Jul-2004, 08:31 AM |
| As for wearing shorts beneath the kilt, consider bicycle shorts. If it's cool enough to wear them, try it. It'll certainly maintain your dignity! |
| Posted by: Madadh 08-Jul-2004, 08:39 AM |
That's no way to wear the kilt  |
| Posted by: Camchak 08-Jul-2004, 06:37 PM |
| Anyone have additional feed back on the USAKilts? |
| Posted by: Annabelle 10-Jul-2004, 02:16 PM |
| Aye Camchak! Very good company to buys from. I have one women's dress kilt and one vest from them! A |
| Posted by: Annabelle 10-Jul-2004, 02:19 PM |
| Camchak, give them a try and we expect you to model your kilt for all of us girls! I am the unofficial official here to represent all females that all memebers must have at least one kilt! And they must wear them to all celticreadio activities, right girls? A |
| Posted by: Camchak 10-Jul-2004, 04:40 PM |
| As you wish M'Lady! I assume regimental is required! |
| Posted by: Annabelle 10-Jul-2004, 06:25 PM |
| That's a big 'Aye' from the girls! A |
| Posted by: Gordon 11-Jul-2004, 02:40 PM |
| I get all my kilt outfits through J. Higgins of Kansas, but then they came highly recommended to me by the pipe band my father is drum major in. Very excellent quality, good prices, and any questions are answered promptly. Here is their website: http://www.jhiggins.net/ <---Corrected website. Accidentally hit .com instead of .net. ***slaps head after yet another blonde moment*** |
| Posted by: Camchak 11-Jul-2004, 08:09 PM |
| Hmmmm, when I click on the link I see where I can buy a house, but not a kilt.... |
| Posted by: High Plains Drifter 11-Jul-2004, 09:51 PM |
| While some are talking about bargain kilts, I was wondering if anybody has a source for cheap kids kilts. My 10 yr old twin grandsons would love to kilt up but I can't see spending $100 or more apiece for a garment that they will only have the opportunity to wear several times before they outgrow it. While browsing the other night I'm sure I saw a site that advertised $39 boys kilts but like a fool or the forgetful old man that I'm becoming, I didn't bookmark it and haven't been able to find it. The difference between double and single width tartan is that double width can be split and only takes half as much to make a kilt |
| Posted by: Skyclad Awen 13-Jul-2004, 12:21 AM |
| Just some comments from lil' ol' me. First, men are hot in kilts......who cares what race they are! Second, real men go regimental! I had my daughter at a highland dance competition about 3 weeks ago and one of the premier dancers was of asian decent so don't let your race stop you from wearing a kilt. Now for which tartan......well I was trying to find my clan tartan in dress not hunting for my daughter to compete in. Apparently we of Clan Gunn do not have a dress tartan. However, you can design your own tartan and even have it registered. It is really costly but can be done. This may be an idea for you. As for kid's kilts. Try going to your local highland dance web site and looking for consigned kids kilts. That's how I got my daughter's competition outfit......made in Scotland (kilt, blouse, vest and hose) for $250 Canadian.......a frickin steal. Well that's my 2 cents lol. |
| Posted by: Madadh 15-Jul-2004, 04:03 AM |
| Just for Annabelle, Here I am with a few friends at the Baltimore St. Patrick's Parade. Cheers |
| Posted by: BluegrassLady 15-Jul-2004, 05:39 AM |
| I know you said the pic was just for Annabelle, Madadh, but I looked anyway! I love to see a man in a kilt. You look very dashing!! And I loved your dogs!! |
| Posted by: Madadh 15-Jul-2004, 07:35 AM |
| Actually, the dogs belong to a friend of mine. My lad pass away in October so I borrowed these two for the parade. |
| Posted by: BluegrassLady 16-Jul-2004, 10:28 AM |
| It's heart wrenching when we lose a beloved pet. Sometimes it helps to get another one. Won't replace the one you lost, but might help to fill the empty spot and then you may find that the new one has gone and grabbed a piece of your heart when you weren't expecting it. It has been that way for me, anyway.l |
| Posted by: Annabelle 16-Jul-2004, 10:39 AM |
| Madadh you look very sharp laddie in your kilt!!!! Great outfit and it looks like your personality! That's a very good thing! I like the doggie's they are cute! But they don't have their kilts on, why? |
| Posted by: Madadh 17-Jul-2004, 04:56 AM |
| Annabelle, Have you ever tried to get a kilt on a dog. I had a hard enough time keeping the small blanket on the one and it had a belly strap. |
| Posted by: Madadh 17-Jul-2004, 05:01 AM |
| BluegrassLady, I have been asked that alot now that both my dogs are gone. With our four children now grown and out of the house, me and my lady have more time for ourselves. Hope to do a little more traveling. Some day soon I will have a nice brace of wolfies. P.S. As you can see though, I have lots of friends that will let me borrow a dog or two when I need to. |
| Posted by: behan 18-Jul-2004, 11:28 AM |
| why would you want to put a kilt on a dog ? |
| Posted by: capttrk1 21-Jul-2004, 03:17 AM |
| a good quality kilt will cost about 400-500 dollars since the pound is at1.87. If you go that way look on the web for the company called Piob Mhor out of Scotland. I have a set of pipes that they made and the guys I learn with all have thier pipes and kilts by them .You cannot ask for a higher quality garment then theirs.Its 16 oz of pure worsted wool ,wears welland if it get a wrinkle you just hang it up and it will fall out on its own. If you want another kilt thats not the best but I have personaly bought and very happy with is Budget kilts. http://druidskiltsandcelts.com better known as theCeltic Croft. Druids Kilts and Celts 8311 Westwood Rd Brooklyn Pkwy,Mn 55444 tel.763- 569-4373. their kilts are 100. -135 $ and I got mine in a week for my daughter's graduation.I am very happy with the service. I went with the tarran of the Black Watch which goes well with my firedeptment uniform. They also have some clans like Henderson .These are light weight at around 10 oz.but look and wear nice. If your not sure about a tartan there is a book called the book of tartans .You will be surprized at how many there are in the USA.One of the newest ones is the Coast Guard Tartan. hope you get one and wear it proud My PipeMajor says there is a saying it takes a man and a half to wear a kilt Sincerly Capttk1 also it a woman magnet easy to get in trouble with  |
| Posted by: Madadh 21-Jul-2004, 09:12 PM |
| I can attest to the women problems with the kilt. Especially the over twenty set who would never think of checking to see what you had on under your trousers. |
| Posted by: Madadh 27-Jul-2004, 05:51 PM |
| I was in Ottawa, Canada last week at a conference and two lads wore great looking kilts. The kilts were from www.utilikilt.com. One was black the other green. Both were for work wear. |
| Posted by: Sea Dog 27-Jul-2004, 07:20 PM |
| Saw a couple of kilts at Disneyland the other day. Appeared to be the utilikilts or similar. On dogs, don't suggest that to Kassia, she's made Klingon, hot dog, soccer player and other outfits for our basset hounds. Kilts may be too much of a challenge. Since they're both females, I guess we woudna hae to wurry boot catching a sporran on an obstacle. You know like a sprinkler head in the grass. |
| Posted by: Annabelle 27-Jul-2004, 10:14 PM |
| Since there are festivals around the country and especially winding into full swing in the fall make sure you order your kilts now. I've posted a couple of sites that I find reasonable so enjoy and get your's ordered today! Love my new kilt! just going to have to find a good blouse now! Annabelle |
| Posted by: [email protected] 29-Jul-2004, 12:49 AM | ||
Finally, a topic in which I can speak with some knowledge! Mingkee, Go for it. We have a Kilts Night in Vancouver every first Saturday of the month. After me, the most regular guy to show up is Chinese. Then a Mexican. I'm not Scottish, either. Get a tartan that is for anyone to wear, or just pick one you like. Check out http://www.xmarksthescot.com/. It's the biggest and busiest kilt forum. There are tons of stories about guys worrying about their first time in a kilt. I think it's easier to put on a kilt for the first time if it's a tartan kilt, rather than a plain coloured kilt. That way there's no chance of someone mistaking it for a woman's skirt. Buy one, put it on, and walk out your door with attitude. It;s the only way to do it. Women love a man in a kilt. Men wish they had the guts to wear one. I know. I've been wearing a kilt full time since January 5th, 2003. |
| Posted by: [email protected] 29-Jul-2004, 12:59 AM | ||||||
tsargent62, There's a guy hiking the Appalachian trail in one of my kilts. He let a bunch of us in on his secret against chafing. It's called Body Glide. I found some in Vancouver at a Runner's Store. It looks like an underarm deodorant stick and works perfectly! The hotter the weather gets, the better it works! I'm thinking of adding it to my site. |
| Posted by: [email protected] 29-Jul-2004, 01:02 AM | ||
My favourite is, "How warm are your hands?" |
| Posted by: [email protected] 29-Jul-2004, 01:11 AM | ||
High Plains Drifter, I sell kid's kilts for $60.00 Canadian but you might also look at SportKilts. In fact, check out a bunch of casual kilt suppliers from one page at my Compare Kilts page. http://bearkilts.com/comparekilts.html |
| Posted by: [email protected] 29-Jul-2004, 01:15 AM |
| Sorry for all the posts in a row but I just found this thread and as you can imagine, a kiltmaker has to stick his nose in here! |
| Posted by: Madadh 29-Jul-2004, 03:41 AM |
| [email protected], Keep posting, this is a good thread to keep alive and information is always welcomed. |
| Posted by: Madadh 30-Jul-2004, 04:38 AM |
| I had to come here for my 200th post. |
| Posted by: Avonlea22 30-Jul-2004, 10:42 AM |
| I've always wanted to wear a kilt. I'm of Irish heritage, and I'm under the impression that it was really only the Scottish that wore kilts, but what the heck. I just can't see spending the money to buy a kilt that I might just wear a few times a year, if that. I think the only opportunities I'd have is at Highland games or Ren fairs. |
| Posted by: Madadh 30-Jul-2004, 03:33 PM |
| Avonlea22, I have had my kilt for a little over ten years now, at a few time a year I've worn it more than most pairs of jeans I own.  |
| Posted by: Camchak 31-Jul-2004, 07:47 PM |
| I'm trying to catch up on this topic....the utilikilt looks interesting for day-to-day use. |
| Posted by: [email protected] 31-Jul-2004, 11:48 PM | ||
Avonlea22, I wear a kilt everyday, all day, and have for over a year and a half. I wore it while working in a lumber yard! The kilt is also the National costume of Ireland. Check out the Irish Kilt Club at: http://www.somebody.to/irishkiltclub.htm There's a lot of good info there about Irish Kilts and some cool pics. My kilts start at $150.00 Canadian. ($115.00 US), they're machine washable, and I've got Irish kilts. Every guy that buys his first kilt says the same thing after two days of wearing it, "Why didn't anyone tell me kilts were so comfortable? I've wasted (age) years in pants!" (And the attention from women is a socialogical phenomenon! Someone ought to write a paper!) If you think I'm just trying to sell kilts, check out: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/ All the guys there will tell you the same story. |
| Posted by: Camchak 01-Aug-2004, 06:01 AM |
| Thanks Bear for bringing Bear Kilts into the mix..... |
| Posted by: Annabelle 01-Aug-2004, 07:23 AM |
| Bear do you have vest's too? |
| Posted by: Avonlea22 01-Aug-2004, 01:01 PM |
| Thanks Bear for the information. I really like the Xmarksthescot site. It's encouraging, along with the posts here. I will get one someday...it's just a matter of setting priorities, and right now buying a kilt is not high on the list. I'm glad to know that there is so much information available, though. |
| Posted by: [email protected] 02-Aug-2004, 02:14 AM | ||
No. I've never before been asked for a vest. It's more of a formal item than I've been making so far. I am heading in a more formal path, though. I've started making wool kilts, as well as the washable/dryable poly/viscose kilts. |
| Posted by: Camchak 22-Aug-2004, 07:47 PM |
| Aam thinkin' we hae lit thes topic gang tay lang wi' nae comments! ur thaur nae other lads 'at wish tae pit tha kilt oan? |
| Posted by: Avonlea22 23-Aug-2004, 12:18 AM |
| Well, I still want to get one! I told my wife today that a SportKilt would make a nice Christmas present. She said she already has things in mind. Guess I'll just have to add it to the list of not-so-important-to-get-right-away stuff. She doesn't think I'd wear it, either. |
| Posted by: Madadh 23-Aug-2004, 06:15 AM |
| Avonlea22, Sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and get one on your own. If we let our wives control our toys, or interest we would never have anything to play with. |
| Posted by: cscunningham 31-Aug-2004, 02:11 PM |
| I put my kilt on for the first-time this past weekend. I did pick the hottest and muggiest day of the summer up here in New England to do so. While I was warm (toasted) around the edges, I enjoyed the experience. I am looking forward to the NH Highland Games, now that I will be properly dressed to enjoy the occasion. |
| Posted by: Iago 31-Aug-2004, 09:53 PM |
| I HAVE to get me one. Anybody here wear one on a daily basis? |
| Posted by: [email protected] 01-Sep-2004, 04:02 AM | ||
I haven't worn pants since January 5th, 2003. I can tell you from personal experience and from what other guys have told me, a kilt is much healthier than pants! I've had guys tell me of ailments just going away a week after they started wearing their kilts full time. I think some of it is physical benefit and a lot of it is psychological. You just feel better wearing a kilt! You notice women looking at you much more often and that helps your confidence. (You don't walk in a kilt; you strut.) Your mood is better, so you feel better. That is half the battle in keeping healthy. I haven't had a cold for over a year and I used to get them at least a couple of times each spring and fall! |
| Posted by: susieq76 01-Sep-2004, 11:59 AM |
| I have to concur with Annabelle on this one - men in kilts, in the words of a friend of mine, "look better than a Snickers bar after a two-week diet"!! I saw a man with a kilt (and a red beard, at that) at a RenFair this summer - I could have easily lost more than my wits - well, okay, maybe only in my imagination, but that's what it's there for! If I had not been with a friend, I might have been tempted to 'flip the skirt' just for a peek |
| Posted by: Gordon 01-Sep-2004, 07:18 PM |
| I tend to wear my kilt as much as possible. Only times I am not in it is when wearing my chef uniform for work & school. As Bear has already stated, you get ALOT more looks from the women folk which is a major confidence booster. In all the time I spend in my kilt, I always feel alot happier than any other time. My anger is alot slower to ignite and I tend to have a very fast temper normally. There is no way in God's green earth I'd ever go back to jeans if given the choice. I just wish that work and school would allow me to wear the kilt with my chef's jacket and all but, I understand the hazards of the kitchen so I must digress and follow the rules like everyone else. |
| Posted by: scotelass 01-Sep-2004, 09:43 PM |
| I think guys who wear kilts are extreamly hot!...most women are attracted to men they think might be from another country....I guess it's the mystery of it all...look at Ewoen McGreggor or Sean Connery...He's like 70 or 80 years old and women still fall all over themselves for him...even young women love him! go for it if you haven't already....go ahead and show those sexy knee's! |
| Posted by: Avonlea22 02-Sep-2004, 09:35 AM | ||
I wouldn't dare without "permission". Our financial situation just doesn't allow it at the moment. I'll just keep wishing. |
| Posted by: Kahlan Eyre 02-Sep-2004, 07:36 PM | ||
Not true! First off, I should introduce myself...*drum roll*...I'm Avonlea22's wife. Now that ya'll won't think some weirdo is responding, lol, I have to defend myself. Yes, Brian told me that he wanted a kilt for Christmas. However, we'd already decided on a certain limit for spending this year, and the kilt would blow it out of the water! Second, let's say I *was* thinking about it as a present. A present is supposed to be a SURPRISE, right? So of course I'd make like I wasn't going to get it for him, right? Geez honey, make me sound like a horrible wife! |
| Posted by: WizardofOwls 02-Sep-2004, 07:45 PM |
| LOL! Welcome Kahlan Eyre! So glad you decided to join us! Now maybe we can get the goods on that husband of yours! I'm sure you've probably laready heard all aobut us from your husband, so you know what a crazy fun-loving bunch we are! So jump right in and have fun! And Welocme again! Its good to know you guys are keeping Celtic Radio all in the family! |
| Posted by: Avonlea22 02-Sep-2004, 08:52 PM | ||
Nice of you to join us, my love.  I'm sorry I made you sound like a horrible wife, because you are certainly not! Welcome to the forum! |
| Posted by: Kahlan Eyre 03-Sep-2004, 09:35 AM |
| Thanks honey! I know I'm not a horrible wife. |
| Posted by: Iago 04-Sep-2004, 12:06 AM | ||
First let me say welcome! Good to have you. It is interesting. When people ask me what I want for Christmas, birthday or whatever, I tell them nothing. I believe that a gift should be from the heart. If you really want to give someone a gift, you should know them well enough to know WHAT to give! Spot on Kahlan Eyre, and again welcome! |
| Posted by: Tassiecelt 04-Sep-2004, 08:43 AM |
| I've come in late here, but let me say that a kilt is a most wonderful garment to wear. I wear one full time, I've thrown away all my trousers (pants) and have no use for them anymore. the more you wear a kilt, the easier it gets and the more confident you'll become. |
| Posted by: Rosiehobitlass 04-Sep-2004, 09:05 PM |
| I'm new here...but I'll put in my two cents. Kilts are awsome. I'm not your run of the mill girl, but I think guys look awsome in kilts, so grab yourself a skirt! |
| Posted by: Gordon 05-Sep-2004, 12:22 PM |
| First of all, welcome Rosie and Kahlan! I'm sure you'll find we are all pretty friendly 'round here. Secondly, as to your comment Rosie, about not being a typical girl? Is there really any such thing?!?! Your all unique and that's what makes all us men so crazy! |
| Posted by: WizardofOwls 05-Sep-2004, 06:53 PM |
Hi Rosie! Welcome to CR! SO glad you found us! You'll not find a ncier group of people anywhere on the net to chat with! So jump right on in and have fun! I've never had on a kilt, though my brother cut and pasted my face on a picture of a guy in a kilt and it looked AWFUL! Still recuperating form that one!  |
| Posted by: Annabelle 05-Sep-2004, 07:57 PM |
| Yes, wear the kilt!!!! |
| Posted by: Tassiecelt 06-Sep-2004, 08:10 AM |
| Kilts are the most wonderfully liberating, comfortable, celtic, healthy and beautiful garment under God's heaven. wear it with pride! you'll never want to wear trousers again! When I wear jeans, I'm wearing the same as my wife and daughters and most of our town! be a man, wear a kilt! |
| Posted by: hpriest 06-Sep-2004, 10:19 AM |
| I agree, wear the kilt. |
| Posted by: RobertH 27-Sep-2004, 10:39 PM |
| Wear the kilt! I always receive kind remarks from the ladies, and encouraging comments from the lads! Pick the tartan you like the most. There are no tartan police out there, and a reading of the history of tartans would cause many to question whether they are truly, historically affiliated with a clan. My only problem with the kilt is my inability to wear it while on my motorcycle... |
| Posted by: Madadh 28-Sep-2004, 04:10 AM |
| Yes, do wear the kilt whenever you can. I enjoy mine and am always amazed by the lasses when they ask me what's under there. Most would never ask a man with pants to see his BVD's. RobertH, welcome. Got a strange picture in my mind of a man in kilt on a motorcycle  Welcome to hpriest, Rosiehobitlass, and Kahlan Eyre. Always good to have new friends join the clan |
| Posted by: A Shrule Egan 28-Sep-2004, 06:38 PM |
| While we were at Bethlehem over the weekend, we ran into Rocky, Kelly and crew, from USA Kilts http://www.usakilts.com/ . Besides being a fun bunch, they took the time to explain the differences in how a kilt is made, materials used and something that is a one size fits all is not the same as a custom made kilt. Since Rocky and Kelly are long time listeners of CR, give them a buzz and see if they can take care of your needs. Let them know that you heard about them from CR. |
| Posted by: RobertH 28-Sep-2004, 07:33 PM | ||
Sorry - I'm not quite brave enough to do the KILT and MOTORCYCLE things at the same time! It would certainly be a way to draw attention to oneself, though!! |
| Posted by: Annabelle 29-Sep-2004, 09:17 PM |
| Hummm, kilt and motorcycle together? Interesting, I'll say no more....rotflmao! |
| Posted by: RobertH 29-Sep-2004, 10:21 PM |
| As long as the sporran is full..... Hey, this should be post #100! Woohoo! |
| Posted by: [email protected] 01-Oct-2004, 11:02 PM |
| Mingkee, Here's some pics of our Robbie Burns Night celebrations this year. http://bearkilts.com/burnsnight2004/burnsnight2004.html Raphael is the Chinese guy in the photos and he wears his kilts every chance he gets. Nobody seems to mind. He even gets asked of he is Scottish! Raphael is the guy who helped me move all the stuff down to the Bear Kilts store I opened today in Vancouver. Celebrations start tomorrow afternoon and will blend into Kilts Night and well into the wee hours for the Granville stroll. It's gonna be a long night, folks! |
| Posted by: Tassiecelt 02-Oct-2004, 04:16 AM | ||
A Shrule Egan, I wish I could have been there at Bethlehem, I would have loved to see the USAK display. I didn't know that Rocky and Kelly are long time listeners of CR! I recently had the privelege of providing a new sign for their new business premises (it's what I do). I have a picture of it in my gallery. |
| Posted by: A Shrule Egan 02-Oct-2004, 08:35 AM |
| Well, here's a picture of Annabelle sealing the deal for her new kilt she ordered from Rocky. |
| Posted by: Tassiecelt 02-Oct-2004, 08:51 AM |
| That's really interesting, Rocky I know, who are the others? |
| Posted by: Tassiecelt 02-Oct-2004, 08:52 AM |
| That's really interesting, Rocky I know, who are the others? |
| Posted by: Tassiecelt 02-Oct-2004, 08:54 AM |
| That's really interesting, Rocky I know, who are the others? |
| Posted by: A Shrule Egan 02-Oct-2004, 08:55 AM |
| Left to right: Annabelle, Kelly, Rocky and sorry, can't remember his name. There was another lady to the left that didn't wish to be in the pic. |
| Posted by: Annabelle 02-Oct-2004, 09:07 PM |
| That's not a very decent picture of all of us. It was getting hot and Kelly was busting her butt helping customers. A |
| Posted by: A Shrule Egan 02-Oct-2004, 09:35 PM |
| True but it gave her a few minutes to catch her breath and put a smile back on her face. It did seem that we had that effect on a lot of the vendors that we stopped in to see. |
| Posted by: Tassiecelt 02-Oct-2004, 11:35 PM |
| You look fine to me Annabelle, nice to put a face to the name! I really liked the photo! It's of special interest to me since I have a reasonable investment in USAK! |
| Posted by: talleyrand 03-Oct-2004, 09:19 AM |
| bear, Just out of curiosity, the two gents wearing the same tartan (brown/blue/red), I didn't see that on your site, is it one you offer or did they get thier kilt elsewhere? |
| Posted by: Annabelle 03-Oct-2004, 01:13 PM |
| I came upon a gentleman at the Bethlhem Festival whom had a Gordon Tartan on. I asked him if he was a Gordon as he had the same Tartan on as I did. He told me his was a MacBuchanan tartan. I smiled and told him I'd never heard of it but that was a Gordon Tartan he had on. He looked at mine and then looked at his and commented "who's he had on?" Then he asked me if I wore the same thing under mine as He wore under his? Do you think he had too much that day? He wasen't even sure the tartan he had on was even his.....what's with that? Practice Safe Tartan! |
| Posted by: [email protected] 03-Oct-2004, 03:35 PM | ||
That is the Anderson tartan. I made all those kilts, except Heather's, which is a family heirloom. Andrew and Ian are brothers, both in the Canadian Coast Guard. From left to right, Vic, Heather, Andrew, Colin, and Ian. To give you an idea of height of that crew, Andrew is 6' 7" tall. I'm about the same height as Vic. It's hard to see but Vic's kilt is a Mexican motif kilt. It's all black, with an Aztec trim along the bottom. The sporran is hemp with a blocky Aztec bird design I liked. Vic got bored and moved to Costa Rica for a change in weather and to try to spice up his life. |
| Posted by: celticwoodsman 21-Oct-2004, 08:18 AM |
| It took my 5 minutes to look for this topic, I just wanted to say that I am at school today, a University in NY USA. I am wearing my tan utilikilt, and boy do I look awesome in it. I walked over to the full length mirror, and just thought about how much I like wearin in because I look so good in it. Not like I am an Adonis or anything, it just really boosts my self-esteem. Besides that from the general population at the college, you would never have thought that these people have ever seen a kilt before, or that the fact of a man wearing a "skirt" is just wrong. It is like the looks that I get are the looks that you give a person who is wearing the "emperors new clothes." If more men knew how comfortable the kilt is, IMHO more men would where them. I am so comfortable, and so happy to be wearin this today I just had to say something! |
| Posted by: Avonlea22 21-Oct-2004, 08:32 AM |
| Good for you! Glad that it's such a grand day. Keep it up! |
| Posted by: bubba 22-Oct-2004, 08:29 AM |
| I wear kilts every day everywhere I go. The comfort is fantastic. Keep on wearing them, others will get used to it and may even give it a try. |
| Posted by: Avonlea22 30-Jan-2005, 03:54 PM |
| Time to revive this topic because..... My kilt is on order! The order went out in the mail this week. I'll be getting a USA Kilts Philabeg in the Gunn tartan. I should have it (hopefully) by my birthday on March 7th. It's a gift from my wife. I can't wait to get it. |
| Posted by: Gordon 30-Jan-2005, 09:40 PM |
| Avonlea, Great news!! You'll have to post a pic in the new attire once it arrives. And as for Celticwoodsman, I whole heartedly agree. I am also no Adonis but it seems whenever I wear my kilt out, I get alot more looks from the ladies and even gents seem to take more notice. I wear mine at school on casual days, which are normally test days for us since we leave once done with the test and I always go out for a bite afterwards with some of the classmates. Service is always much more attentive if we end up with a waitress. Gordon |
| Posted by: TheCarolinaScotsman 30-Jan-2005, 10:47 PM |
| Way to go Brian. You'll definitely have to wear it once you get to NC. |
| Posted by: bubba 30-Jan-2005, 11:54 PM |
| Brian, you're going to love it. Rocky and Kelly do good work and you can't beat the comfort. |
| Posted by: Tassiecelt 31-Jan-2005, 12:42 AM |
| I wore shorts into the city the other day, I had a messy job to do and didn't want to soil my kilt. It was the first time in months that I'd been out of a kilt. I felt INVISABLE, nobody looked at me! and while I don't seek to be noticed, in fact I would rather be unnoticed, yet it was strange. A kilt will make you stand out from the crowd and make you feel like the celt! you are. well done Brian, I know your USA kilt will fit fine and feel good. |
| Posted by: capttrk1 31-Jan-2005, 11:58 AM |
| A Kilt is mens wear , woman don't wear kilts they wear skirts . Though at many bagpipe competitions I have seen woman in kilt,s they are still wearing mens clothing. Spend the money and your kilt will last a life time 16oz wool . You will also find that the pleats will stay straight and will fall into place if you keep it hanged up while not in use if they do get wrinkled while you wear it they will fall back into shape. Piob Mior has a web site and they can help you.If you order from Scotland there should not be a bountyon the import do to its classed ethnic wear but they try to hit you with a $90.00 bounty you can fight them over this some times it works sometimes not .Good luck and wear PROUDLY. |
| Posted by: Tassiecelt 31-Jan-2005, 04:50 PM |
| capttrk1, 16oz scottish wool is wonderfully warm and comfortable - in winter. However, Down Under we are enjoying summer, so I'm thankful for lighter kilts that are now available such as the poly viscose kilts made by Bear Kilts and USA Kilts. They may not be quite so traditional, but the kilt has evolved over the last 3-400 years and continues to evolve. My interest is to see as many men in kilts as possible and to revive into fuller acceptance this wonderfully practical, healthy and comfortable garment. you might like to check out www.xmarksthescot.com |
| Posted by: Shamalama 02-Feb-2005, 04:12 PM |
| Anyone have any experience with Stillwater Kilts? - I'm considering my FIRST kilt purchase - I'm on a budget - I'm still convincing my bride a kilt would be more than a novelty - I'm still convincing myself I would have the courage to actually wear one My tartan is VERY uncommon, so my first kilt will not be a custom job costing $800. $74 for either a Black Stewart, Royal Stewart, or Black Watch is much more in my (and my bride's) budget. That and a simple sporran would be the extent of my allowance for awhile. Although my 19-year-old daughter has already said that she'd like to see me in a kilt when she gets married. I've already told her she can't get married for another 10 years, so I have a bit of time there. I have never seen a kilt in my hometown, my job would never allow it, so I don't know (outside from wearing it at home) how I would "introduce" it to the world. People at work have already threatened that they will throw things at me if I show up in a kilt. People at church have said they'd pray for me - but do it from a distance. Right now I'm on a diet for the sole purpose of getting one in a better size. I need all the assistance I can get to hold the laughs to a minimum, so I'm working on trimming the tummy. Right now I'm a 38" and I won't get a kilt over 36" (proper belly button level, not the low-on-hips stuff). I just don't think I want a velcro or an elastic kilt. I've been looking hard at Sport Kilt (more selection, cheaper), but I want the leather straps & buckles and the pleat to the sett of Stillwater, even if they offer fewer selections. Geez, I'm in a quandry. I admit it - I'm scared. Some of you pros need to help me out a bit here. I check X Marks The Scot occasionally, and am thankful for the opinions expressed there. Brother Tassiecelt, I admire your courage. |
| Posted by: talleyrand 02-Feb-2005, 04:27 PM |
| I'd say start small, wear it around the house until you're comfortable with how it flows and other parts are used to the freedom. Then do little things like run to the grocery store in it, go fill your car up, buy stamps, etc. Then find longer and longer things to be out in public with it on. And definitely be prepared for questions, rude comments, admiration, complete strangers trying flip up the kilt, etc. Best of luck with it Shamalama! |
| Posted by: TheCarolinaScotsman 02-Feb-2005, 05:26 PM |
| Brother Shamalama, I'd suggest wearing it first (in public) to some Highland Games (the Stone Mountain Games are not that far from you). There will be thousands of other guys there in kilts and you'll feel quite at home. Then, after you've done that a few times you'll start finding reasons to wear the kilt at other occaisons. It becomes quite natural very quickly. It soon becomes a point of pride. Just remember my Mother's advice, "If your going to dress like a Highlander, learn to sit like a lady." |
| Posted by: Colin 02-Feb-2005, 05:27 PM | ||
From all I have heard, a Stillwater kilt is great for the price, and a good first kilt. Do not expect it to measure up to a 16oz handsewn wool kilt, but it will be good to break into the world of kilting. Be advised that stillwater kilts are NOT made to measure, and the length may need to be hemmed, and it will likely not fit like a glove. Also, what I have heard on other forums, is to go for the standard model, not the econo. It is just that much better. |
| Posted by: Tassiecelt 02-Feb-2005, 07:13 PM |
| Hi Shamalama, I don't have any Stillwaters, I've heard some good, some not so good reports. I would recommend Bear or USA Kilts. I have several USA kilts and I'm really happy with them. The poly-viscose is a great material, easy to wash, look after etc. As for courage, that grows. When you feel the comfort and freedom kilts offer, you'll care less what others think. A kilt is:
2. A male garment 3. comfortable 4. Healthy So what more reason do we need? Contact Rocky at USAK, he has three or fours styles and prices, one will suit for sure. Wait 10 years for marraige at 19??? that's a long time. |
| Posted by: Monarch's Own 02-Feb-2005, 07:58 PM |
| Well there is nothing nicer to see than a man in a kilt. I am trying to convince my husband to wear one. He got many choices to pick from The Black Watch The US Army Kilt The MacBean The Chattan and possible The Anderson (that has to be researched to be sure about it) He isn't very sure about that and I hope that I can convince him since it is his heritage. He thinks that it would turn to many heads and being in the Army it might cause some talk (and not in the nice way). |
| Posted by: Tassiecelt 02-Feb-2005, 08:26 PM |
| I hope you succeed Monarch. I personally don't believe that a clan association is necessary in order to wear a kilt any more than US citizenship is required to wear blue jeans. There are "generic" tartans that anyone can wear such as Black Watch and Stewart Hunting, then national tartans such as Scottish national, Irish National etc. Bums in kilts, that's what it's about |
| Posted by: bubba 03-Feb-2005, 07:59 AM |
| Stillwater is a great deal for the money, but you will need to do some alterations. On the other hand you can go with USAKilts for better quality at a reasonable price. You might want to join XMarksTheScot, www.xmarksthescot.com , and ask about the Stillwater kilts. There are guys there with experience with them, including doing the alterations. |