What if they sold Kilts at Wall-Mart?

[Matty Ross]

Generally speaking it is very difficult to buy a kilt "off the rack" most are custom made or sold online. What if a dozen or so different tartans and styles were available for 50 bucks or so at Wall-mart ? what effect would this have on the kilt wearing population?

[Tattoo Bradley]

50 dollars and off the peg. I would have to say: nyet.

[george7]

50 dollars and off the peg. I would have to say: nyet.

I'll translate... it mean's no way Jose.

My reasons include:

Walmart is a small business killer... I happen to love our sponsors and the concept of small business.

$50 for a kilt is not much of a kilt. The material to make a cheap kilt costs that much.

You get what you pay for. You keep what you value. Value your heritage and the kilt makers who work tediously on your kilts.

[BEEDEE]

I'll translate... it mean's no way Jose.

My reasons include:

Walmart is a small business killer... I happen to love our sponsors and the concept of small business.

$50 for a kilt is not much of a kilt. The material to make a cheap kilt costs that much.

You get what you pay for. You keep what you value. Value your heritage and the kilt makers who work tediously on your kilts.

My thoughts entirely. Wal*Mart = tartan tat.

Brian

[ncof300d]

If Wal Mart were to sell kilts I invision that they would sell neo-style kilts that would be poor fitting and last only for a few wearings.

[Ayin McFye]

I have a few cents to add to this conversation as well. I respect my kilt. All those that I know respect their kilts for what they are; a piece of our heritage or at least a garment that we love to wear if it's not part of our heritage.

I personally would not like to see kilts sold at places like wal-mart because right now because when I wear a kilt there is a level of respect, and trust that comes with it from the populace. Someone sees a man in a kilt and for whatever reason they believe they are more approachable and trustworthy. I like that. I don't want just a bunch of random people wearing the kilt that may end up giving kilt wearers a bad name.

Would kilts become more socially acceptable if they were sold at wal-mart? Maybe, probably so. However there is something called Kilt Etiquette, and applys to a lot of different actions, one of them includes not doing cartwheels in your kilt in a public place. (you get my point), if you had a bunch of random Joe's wearing kilts, both Scotsmen's mystery, and our good reputation would be ruined.

I know I'm thinking on the extremist side of this arguement, but I hold a lot of pride in myself and my brethren. I'd hate for all that to go away because of a bunch of nut-jobs got a crazy idea to buy kilts at wal-mart and run around town being idiots.

I vote no to Kilts at wal-mart. Thank you drive thru...

[Dirk Skene]

50 dollars and off the peg. I would have to say: nyet.

I'd have too agree I would be leary of the price, But I do understand your idea. Check my signature.

[ChattanCat]

I'd say they could do it for $39. If you shop for clothes at Wal-mart, more may wear kilts.

[JRB]

I think they'd look like what they would be...really cheap. I guess that's not necessarily a bad thing but it would definitely keep me from buying one.

[johnnym]

Depending on the quality of assembly and material, I would probably have several more than I do now. I would expect it to not fall apart after the first wash, and I would not purchase one that is too light. Personally, I like a heavier material. I would not expect a Wal-Mart kilt to have the same quality as a USA kilt, but for casual wear it should be adequate. Tartan selection and color would also be a factor. By my own choice, I prefer more muted colors (blue, green, black), and stay away from bright colors (red, yellow).