I was going through my closet, getting out some of my heavier kilts for winter today. I happened to notice the label on this one, the date is 1968. That means its as old as I am, yet is in almost new condition. The moral of the story? Take care of your kilts and your grandchildren will wear them.

22 ounce military kilt, with two straps. Stewart Hunting.

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I hope mine last that long! Is there a photo of you wearing that kilt?

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Originally Posted by beloitpiper

I hope mine last that long! Is there a photo of you wearing that kilt?

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Ask and ye shall receive.:D It's a little short so I only wear it around the house.

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Heirloom!

Very cool! Would it be possible to "cheat" a little and just try to wear it a bit lower?

That kilt is almost old enough to be my dad!

Nice looking kilt. It will probably look just as good in another forty years.

How many other articles of clothing would last so long?

It does say "boys" on the label so no wonder it's a little short now! :lol:

I must agree with you there - my oldest kilt was tailored for me in 1973. It was my only kilt for 26 years and, during that time, went through some pretty rough treatment. That kilt (Gunn, Ancient Colours, by Alex Scott of Aberdeen) is as good today as it was in 1973 - strangely, it still fits well (!), and it looks and behaves like it was made last year. Naturally, I have cared for it - but it's not been kept in cotton wool and acid-free tissue paper!!

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Originally Posted by Southern Breeze

Ask and ye shall receive.:D It's a little short so I only wear it around the house.

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What? No Hawaiian shirt?!:)

Take care,
Ham.

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Originally Posted by Hamish

What? No Hawaiian shirt?!:)

Take care,
Ham.

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Don't tempt me! I've got a closet full of tartan and I'm not afraid to use it. :lol::lol: