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Kilts - A Lifetime Investment
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?
Ask and ye shall receive.:D It's a little short so I only wear it around the house.
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Very cool! Would it be possible to "cheat" a little and just try to wear it a bit lower?
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That kilt is almost old enough to be my dad!
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Nice looking kilt. It will probably look just as good in another forty years.
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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:
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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
What? No Hawaiian shirt?!:)
Take care,
Ham.
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Originally Posted by Hamish
What? No Hawaiian shirt?!:)
Take care,
Ham.
Don't tempt me! I've got a closet full of tartan and I'm not afraid to use it. :lol::lol:
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Originally Posted by Derek Conley
Very cool! Would it be possible to "cheat" a little and just try to wear it a bit lower?
Beat me to it.Thats what I was thinking.
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What surprises me is not the kilt's condition but yours. Your ability to wear a 40-year-old boy's kilt strikes me dumb. Fortunately I don't need to speak to type.
It is a little short, but it is only a little short and that is much preferable to too long. I think kilt strap extenders would let it settle on your hips enough to bring the selvage to your kneecaps.
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Like everyone else, I hope my kilts last as long and still look as good!! Thats amazing.
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This is proof positive that a quality kilt will last a lifetime and longer, and look better than any other item of clothing of a similar age. You will be able to pass that one onto a grandson.
Kind Regards,
David.
www.your-kilt.com
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What is just as impressive as the age of the kilt is the fact that you are the same size around the waist to still wear it.:thewave: Brava!
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My first kilt is from Alex Scott and co. it was stitched up in 1950 for my dad, here it is on him 1950 Aberdeen, Scotland
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And on me 2005 Whitby Ontario, Canada
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Yes if you take care of it a well made hand-sewn Scottish kilt can and will last a lifetime, I've still got the sporran Dad wore in the above photo as well.
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Since the kilt is a little short for me, I've been considering giving it to my nephew for Christmas. He's 11. :cool:
Looks like I may be guilty of contributing to the kilting of a minor......:lol:
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Originally Posted by duchessofnc
What is just as impressive as the age of the kilt is the fact that you are the same size around the waist to still wear it.:thewave: Brava!
It fits, but only on the last holes on the strap.
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QVS identifies this kilt as having come from the Queen Victoria School, Dunblane. It is Hunting Stewart tartan.
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Superb. My oldest kilt dates from as recent as 1994 but is still as good as new, I hope one day I will have a grandson to pass my kilts on to.
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Originally Posted by Hamish
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!!
Take care,
Ham.
Wish I could say the same for my first kilt!
It was purchased in 1949, when the family descended on Mull to celebrate my Grandparent's 50th wedding anniversary. Sadly, it has shrunk mightily in the closet. As soon as one of my younger Grandsons reaches something approaching full growth, I intend to pass it on. (providing he is as skinny as I was at the time. . . . 29" waist.) My Eldest G-son is too large (6'-8" tall, 265 lbs)
I agree, a Kilt will last a lifetime.
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