New WPG Seaforth Highlanders kilt

**Guinness>water** · 5th August 13, 01:32 PM

After losing a bunch of weight on the Paleo diet, I had to sell my kilts and get a new one.

I had a heck of a time deciding which kilt to buy, I really like USAKilts and I also considered a custom woven box pleated kilt from the STM. I finally decided on the 22oz., military box pleated, Seaforth(Mackenzie) regimental kilt from What Price Glory.

I like the kilt pretty well, it isnt near as heavy (total weight) as I thougth it would be. Probably because there isnt much yardage in the kilt. The tartan is really thick and fuzzy though, feels nice on the legs. The kilt seems pretty well made but the buckles were absolutely horrible! I wore it once with the straps and buckles that it came with and decided right away that they had to go.

Here is the new outside buckle

I repositioned the inner apron strap to the inside, like what is normally seen on 4 yard box pleated kilts. To me, this just works and looks better and while you have all the straps/buckles off, you might as well do it the way you want.

And the finished product

What do yall think?

**English Bloke** · 5th August 13, 01:49 PM

Looks good! Is it knife pleated or a military box. Can't tell on mee tiny screen.

**mookien** · 5th August 13, 01:55 PM

It looks sensational! Love the rustic appearance imparted by that heavy wool. Nice tam and sporran, too. Congratulations on the weight loss.

**Jock Scot** · 5th August 13, 02:09 PM

Hi Caleb how are you doing? Out of interest how do you think 22 Oz cloth will work in the Texas heat? Does it get cold enough down there to warrant 22 Oz?

**StevieR** · 6th August 13, 12:41 AM

What a corker! It looks terrific. I think the MacKenzie is a lovely tartan. The same as a Robertson hunting, but with the red and white transposed. I like the different variants of Black Watch. The bonnet suits as well, may I ask where you got it?

**Guinness>water** · 6th August 13, 05:53 AM

Originally Posted by English Bloke

Looks good! Is it knife pleated or a military box. Can't tell on mee tiny screen.

Its a military box pleat. The pleats are pretty cool but I think a regular old knife pleat does the job just as well and is easyer to keep nice looking.

Jock Scot
Hi Caleb how are you doing? Out of interest how do you think 22 Oz cloth will work in the Texas heat? Does it get cold enough down there to warrant 22 Oz?

Hi Jock!
We are all doing well. You know, its been 100°+F here for the last couple months and the couple of times I've worn the kilt, it hasnt been too hot. I think what makes one kilt "hotter" than another is how much material is used. The 16oz., 8 yard, nice kilt I had was MUCH hotter than this one which may have 6 yards, probably closer to 5 yards.

As to the cold, heck yeah it gets cold enough! It isnt unusual to see 0°F down to -20°F! The most extreme range of tempetures of any place I have ever seen. 120°F to -20°F, crazy!

StevieR
The bonnet suits as well, may I ask where you got it?

Thanks for the complements. I got the bonnet from the Scottish Tartans Museum(STM). It was made by RyanRoss and I absolutely love it! Its the best hat I have ever owned. Works in both the summer or winter.

If the STM ever sells them again, I highly recommend getting one, you wont be dissapointed, I promise!

**tulloch** · 6th August 13, 06:12 AM

That looks great. I have a WPG Gordon Highlander kilt. Love it!

**Guinness>water** · 6th August 13, 06:14 AM

What do you think about the buckles? Have you replaced them yet?

**fluter** · 6th August 13, 07:19 AM

It's interesting to note that Texas comprises about 5 major climatic regions. Where Caleb lives, in the panhandle, they hit the jackpot for both summer and winter weather---in most years, several days north of 100 °F and several days below 10 °F. Furthermore, there's no appreciable topography between Caleb and the Canadian province of Manitoba, just what's known as the Great Plains; so they will definitely see some cold air masses in a normal winter.

If you approach Texas from my dwelling place, you might very well see a sign that says "Welcome to Texas" followed by one that says "El Paso, 800 miles!"

P.S. Looking good, Caleb!

**Liam** · 6th August 13, 08:00 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Hi Caleb how are you doing? Out of interest how do you think 22 Oz cloth will work in the Texas heat? Does it get cold enough down there to warrant 22 Oz?

I have a WPG 22 oz Cameron tartan kilt. I find it perfect for winter wear here in Alberta, but prefer lighter weight kilts for summer.