I'm Converted

[Bugbear]

Alright, I'm converted, PV sounds good to me. I'm also sick of formal this or that. I'm not a formal type of person. I like casual kilts like my BK canvas, and I'm not worried about swing. Those casual USAKs just started looking a whole lot better to me.

[James MacMillan]

USA Kilts have a lot going for them. Hard wearing, easy to maintain. You should be pleased.

[Verlyn]

I haven't a single regret on any of my 7 USA Kilts. Other than the list of tartans I want is still not completely satiated.

[Bugbear]

It just doesn't make sense to save and save and save for one five or six hundred dollar wool kilt when I almost never wear a suit and want to wear a kilt out and about. That perfect hang and swing isn't as important to me as being in a kilt as often as possible, plus there's sixty-two tartans to choose from. I feel better about life now.

[davedove]

I'm not trying to change your decision, as it sounds like a good one for you. I do have to say though, that you can wear the traditional tailored kilt out and about. Now I wouldn't want to wear one working on a car or some other dirty job, but I've worn mine on walks, to festivals (including beer festivals), as well as formally. That's the beauty of the wool kilt; you can dress it up or down.

[RockyR]

It just doesn't make sense to save and save and save for one five or six hundred dollar wool kilt when I almost never wear a suit and want to wear a kilt out and about. That perfect hang and swing isn't as important to me as being in a kilt as often as possible, plus there's sixty-two tartans to choose from. I feel better about life now.

You've reached the crux of the argument that only each individual can decide...

Which is better: several kilts that look good for the price or one kilt that looks great but is much more expensive?

Is a wool tank worth the money? That depends on how much money you have and how much you value a wool kilt. To some, there is NO comparison and it must be a wool kilt no matter what the cost. To others, the price is the deciding factor and the looks are "close enough" for them. Neither is wrong, they're just 2 different ways of thinking.

[Bugbear]

I work with clay, so for that, tanks are out. One day I will get a tank, but I want to be able to throw on a kilt instead of jeans or shorts most of the time and not worry about it. Thanks.

[TheKiltedWonder]

I work with clay, so for that, tanks are out.

I'm just imagining someone wearing a nice kilt while throwing a pot or vase or whatever. Flecks of clay everywhere and a huge mess down their front.
I've been meaning to buy a PV kilt, just because of the wearability of it. There are times that I'm worried about wearing my current kilt. I want to get use out of it, but I'd be afraid of taking it into a smoke-filled bar, on a hike where it could get snagged too badly or whatever. I definitely like the idea of a kilt that I could wash at home and not weep over if something were to happen to it.

[McFarkus]

I work with clay, so for that, tanks are out. One day I will get a tank, but I want to be able to throw on a kilt instead of jeans or shorts most of the time and not worry about it. Thanks.

You can also consider a kilt apron to protect your kilt while throwing a pot, What Price Glory has them for $18.00 http://onlinemilitaria.net/shopexd.asp?id=1740&bc=no

Today in Chicago is in the 20's, so I'm glad to have my SWK heavyweight wool Black Watch.

[Bugbear]

I have worn my BK canvas to work, but I always have a long apron on over my shirt and kilt. the clay will often have iron oxide or other things that would be a kilt killer. I might get something just for the ceramic work, but it sounds like the PV casual USAK might be the best for that. The other thing I am worried about at the ceramics lab is the PV around the kilns. I've heard of Rayon shirts becoming one with the skin when near the high temps.