Hullo I have a few questions about kilts.

[draco_izanagi]

I'm kind've large at 5'11" I have a rather round tummy, and I've been looking for a while for a kilt, and I'm not quite sure as to where I should have been looking. You see for prom I had ordered a kilt but, somewhere along the lines it got messed up and I never received it, and I was just wondering, where might I find formal attire? I'm looking for a kilt for formal gatherings, to wear at places like proms, dances, and weddings. Could someone lead me to the right place?

[draco_izanagi]

Okay, I am kind've big, and I've been wondering where I could find a formal kilt either to rent or own. I've been searching the web for a while and I found this site and decided to join it. Any help?

[Tobus]

For rental, you can probably just look in the local phone book or Google it.

As for purchasing, well, look at all the forum advertisers' links on this page. There are plenty of suppliers.

[draco_izanagi]

It's not that easy. I tried a year ago to look all over for a kilt, and it's hard to for me find one. =(

[Downix]

It says you are in West Virginia. What timetable and price point are you looking for? And what waist and hip size are you? There are multiple options, and could use it to narrow you down.

Also, are you set on any particular tartan?

[turpin]

Contact www.atlantakilts.com. Brad Beaton rents by mail, I believe.

[draco_izanagi]

Well I don't need it right now. I joined mainly this website, because I liked reading through the forums, and though I should join in the community. Last year I ordered a kilt from Pennsylvania but it never showed up, and so I just canceled my order because they weren't helping me. I was thinking of getting a kilt for myself for formal occasions but I'm not too sure, and by reading some of these things I am definitely not that well educated about kilts. =D

[donlp1]

Here is my 5 cents worth. I you are looking to buy a formal kilt and don't want to spent alot of money give j. higgins a try. They have treated me very well. I have purchased 2 kilts for them. one for my skinny son about 3 years ago and one for myself about a year ago and they are very nice. I would put them up against a 800 dollar one any day. But remember the measurements you send to them will be the measurements you get!! I measured mine a little big and I had to make a few mods of my own and it now works great. (Moved the straps back a bit per suggestions found here). Scotweb also has some videos on how to measure and how to wear a kilt. I don't know anything about rentals for where you are.

[ForresterModern]

Native West Virginian here, now living just outside Louisville, KY. But I drive thru Huntington on a regular basis en route to visit my parents in SE WV, and still have kin scattered all along I-64 from Huntington to Charleston, then all over the VA-WV borders.

Welcome to Xmarks. As stated before there are innumerable vendors on this forum that advertize at various levels, and one or more will surely have what you require, once you are sure what you want. My only siggestion is to do your homework and leave plenty of lead time when ordering before your need-by date, as so much of what we wear is custom made to order. As an example an average casual kilt made to order (unless you happen to be a standard size) will take at least 6 -12 weeks from stock material and even longer, maybe double that, if the fabric has to be woven special order.

And don't hesitate to search previous threads for answers to your questions, or just ask them here----someone will either know the answer or give you some ideas on how to find it yourself.

jeff

[Bill aka Mole]

Welcome to the forum from the Midlands of South Carolina. This is a wonderful place for you to take a walk in and learn from. I most heartily recommend that you make it to a Highland Games if only to look at the kilts. Cheers!