new ~$200 kilt suggestions?

[Rawlinson]

In exchange for labor, an exceptionally generous friend of mine is insisting on buying me a new kilt. He said the budget is around $200, but "money is not really an issue." I will be wearing this while fighting in a unit of Spartans in Dagorhir Battle Games (I'm not going for anything resembling historical accuracy), but it will also be for everyday wear.

In this price range, where should we be looking? I have not actively researched the kilt market in quite some time and I do not wish to waste his money or kind gesture.

[Tony]

USA Kilts, Semi-traditional PV kilt, yours for only 220.

[rlloyd]

USA Kilts, Semi-traditional PV kilt, yours for only 220.

Exactly what I planned to post!

[Tony]

i figured it would be the number one choice and for once I'd be first.


Now if the OP wanted a more contemporary non-tartan kilt...might be more possibilities.

[Mikilt]

USA Kilts, Semi-traditional PV kilt, yours for only 220.

This would be my choice as well. It's a terrific kilt from a great company.

[Rawlinson]

Well, the answer seems to be fairly unanimous. Thank you all.

Now to choose a color or tartan.... I'm leaning towards saffron (my ancestry is about 90% Irish), but if someone can find something in Clan Barclay dress muted tartan, you would forever be my hero (I have yet to find a tartan that I think would look better with a Polamalu jersey).

Out of curiosity, how do Stillwater Heavyweight kilts compare?

[Calico]

USA Kilts, Semi-traditional PV kilt, yours for only 220.

Just ordered mine, so clearly I agree.

[mookien]

I completely agree with the above posters, if your preference is a PV kilt.

But, if you are looking for something in wool (Lochcarron or House of Edgar) check out Burnett's & Struth and their Casual Kilt Sale at

http://www.burnetts-struth.com/casual-kilt-on-sale/

Happy shopping and good luck.

[Rawlinson]

Now if the OP wanted a more contemporary non-tartan kilt...might be more possibilities.

I am fine with non-tartan and contemporary (I regularly use and abuse my two Utilikilts, even in the snow and wind), but I would prefer a traditional strap and buckle closure system, as snaps are sometimes considered too modern to be allowed on the field.

[Rawlinson]

I completely agree with the above posters, if your preference is a PV kilt.

But, if you are looking for something in wool (Lochcarron or House of Edgar) check out Burnett's & Struth and their Casual Kilt Sale at

http://www.burnetts-struth.com/casual-kilt-on-sale/

Happy shopping and good luck.

I have no experience with PV vs wool kilts (I wear cotton-poly twill UKs), but in general, I do enjoy wool rather thoroughly. Thanks for the link; any idea as to why the discount is so steep?