My new Box Pleat Leatherneck from Freedom Kilts

[dfmacliam]

I have been quietly jonesing for my new kilt from Freedom Kilts. I wanted a Leatherneck tartan, in a box pleat, 16 oz Strome, pleated to the yellow stripe, and I wanted Steve to make it, since he served in the Marines. Today, I finally received it... and it was by a stroke of luck... I was able to get it out of the post office.
I work out of town, and I started my day out 240 miles away, by the time I finally got to town, the post office had been closed for 15 minutes.. I hit the buzzer, and reluctantly, someone came to my aide... commenting they forgot to shut off the buzzer, so I was in luck.. I gave them my card, they had me sign for my package, and I was in heaven..
I felt like a little kid, opening the box in the parking lot...LOL... people looking all strange at me.. and I didn't care...LOL I got back to my hotel room and tried it on... I like the fit.. so much more comfortable than any other kilt I have..but then, this is a true made to measure kilt...
My girlfriend is Mexican, and has not been around kilts before, and she always teased me about my "skirts" so when she told me she would take my pictures tonight.. I figured she would tease me.. but once I dressed out.. her eyes got big, and a smile on her face.. and she told me she really liked it.. matter of fact... she hijacked my left over material, Steve sent with my kilt, and she told me.. she was going to sew herself a kilt/skirt with the material.
well here are the pictures we took, tonight..
The Pleat Shot
The Hamish/ Capt Morgan Shot
A close up of my caubeen and Marine Corps Clan Badge
Final Picture

I am very happy with my new kilt, and I hope to be able to dress it up and down, as Panache and McMurdo had, with their 10 looks with one kilt thread. My next purchase will be a dark grey Kilt cut jacket and waistcoat from Steve, and of course, the kilt hose to make this outfit stand out.
I plan on wearing this tartan as my primary tartan.. because it is the one that is the most significant to me.. I am a Wilson, but by adoption, by my step father.. his Wilson is traced through the Choctaw Tribe..so there is no definative line to Scotland there, other than the name.. and lets be honest.. those who are Marines, or part of the Marine family.. understand the bond that all Marines share... we may not be related by blood...but its a blood bond we share...

[KFCarter]

Congratulations on the new kilt. It's a great feeling isn't it? Believe me, it doesn't get old.

For some reason, I'm unable to see your pics, but I'll check back... I'd love to see it.

BTW, there was a lot of intermarrying between Scots and Native Americans, so that Wilson name very well could trace straight back to Scotland...you still might want to look into the Wilson tartan one day, but no question you've made a great choice to go with the Leatherneck tartan as your primary tartan.

update: I can see the pics now. Very nice indeed. Well done!!

[Bugbear]

Congratulations, and thank you for serving.

[Panache]

It looks very nice.

I am utterly delighted with my tartan model Freedom Kilt

Did you get any hidden pockets on yours?

Cheers

Jamie :ootd:

[dfmacliam]

It looks very nice.

I am utterly delighted with my tartan model Freedom Kilt

Did you get any hidden pockets on yours?

Cheers

Jamie :ootd:

No, I figured I should not get them, on this kilt..since it represents the Marines.

[Panache]

No, I figured I should not get them, on this kilt..since it represents the Marines.

Sorry, I had totally forgotten about how the Marines hate pockets!















Just kidding, I get what you mean, you wanted this to be traditional and I can appreciate that

Cheers

Jamie :ootd:

[Sir William]

No, I figured I should not get [pockets], on this kilt..since it represents the Marines.

Congratulations on your new kilt and Well said!

I have a Leatherneck box pleat from Matt Newsome and it is probably my favorite - partly because of comfort compared to my tanks, but also because of its significance. I notice you also have the same bonnet badge I do.

At this rate we may have to have a Leatherneck Social Group!

Semper Fi -

[starbkjrus]

Sorry, I had totally forgotten about how the Marines hate pockets!




Just kidding, I get what you mean, you wanted this to be traditional and I can appreciate that

Cheers

Jamie :ootd:

Actually Jamie, I think you hit it. It's my understanding that Marines (especially Drill Instructors) really really really hate pockets.

[dfmacliam]

Congratulations on your new kilt and Well said!

I have a Leatherneck box pleat from Matt Newsome and it is probably my favorite - partly because of comfort compared to my tanks, but also because of its significance. I notice you also have the same bonnet badge I do.

At this rate we may have to have a Leatherneck Social Group!

Semper Fi -

I cannot even compare the fit of this kilt to anything I have.. It is so comfortable, and being a box pleat.. I like the spacing of the yellow stripes..

We should... have the Leatherneck Tartan Social Club...LOL..we already have Semper Fidelis Social Club

.. just get our Marines, and associates.. kilted in the Leatherneck...LOL..

[12stones]

Here, here! That is sharp. And definitely a good tartan to be bringing Mexican beauties around to the grander side of kilt-wearing. Good on ya, and Semper Fi!