Question

**Wolfhawk** · 3rd April 09, 04:29 PM

I have not found this answer here yet, but I did not want to make a mistake and ask it in the main forum if it has been answered before and I am unable to find the facts I am wanting. So point me to the answer if it has been done or point me in the direction I might need to go, please.

I own one kilt right now - UtiliKilt (Workman - Black). I would like to get a more traditional kilt, and maybe another casual kilt. I want to learn what the differences are in kilts and thier terminalogy (i.e. Apron, Knife, Box,). What weight should I be looking at to be comfortable in a casual (daily), traditional (go to the office), and/or 'nice' (special date with wife at a fancy spot or special function).

On top of that, what 'accessories' do I need for each 'level'. I am willing to purchase some nice things so that last for the upper end and middle options mentioned above.

If you can help me, I would appreciate it, and if this needs to be asked somewhere else, please move it there or I will move it there so I might be better informed.

**piperdbh** · 3rd April 09, 04:50 PM

Have you seen www.albanach.org? It has just about everything you want to know.

Welcome aboard, by the way.

**Marshal Moroni** · 3rd April 09, 05:21 PM

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**ChattanCat** · 3rd April 09, 05:28 PM

This may help in identifying the different pleating options.

**ChattanCat** · 3rd April 09, 05:33 PM

The elements of a traditional kilt are:
Apron
deep pleat
the pleats
reverse pleat
Underapron

**McMurdo** · 3rd April 09, 05:34 PM

You might want to take a look at this thread, where one of the other mods and I took one kilt and had 10 different levels of formality built around that one kilt.

**Wolfhawk** · 3rd April 09, 06:35 PM

I will start consuming this and see if I am brighter by learning all this.

I want to get a 'nicer' kilt made for my family Reunion in November. I more than likily will be the only kilt there as this family is not on the English/Scottish/Welch/Irish side of the family.

They are name DeVilbiss (or other spellings) and they do have connections to NewCastle section of northern England with the Ogles back 6-7 generations back.

**piperdbh** · 3rd April 09, 06:42 PM

When you decide on a tartan and style, you need to get your order in on that kilt as soon as you can, as some tartans can take a while to obtain and then your kiltmaker will have to get you into his/her queue of customers.
Let the jonesing begin!