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    New kilt (and this one actually fits)

    Well, I got out to the Glengarry Highland games yesterday. I had a great time wandering around checking out the events and venues. It was also great in the clan buildings. I actually signed up for the Ottawa Scottish Society.

    I had been trying to get up too the Scottish and Irish store (in Ottawa) all week. Luckily, I couldn’t get a day away. I dropped by their tent at the Glengarry Highland Games. Spoke to the, I believe owner (wish I could remember his name), about the unfortunate quality the kilt I was wearing and about getting a new one. We figured out the best size for me (34-36) and went looking for the Scottish National that I had planned on getting. Unfortunately, there wasn’t one in my size. However, walking around the games really raised my confidence level in wearing a kilt so decided on something a little brighter. I ended up with Royal Stewart. Because I needed a place for my wallet, I picked up black sporran as well. I already mentioned that I had tried to get to there store through the week, but luckily didn’t. That’s because the kilts at the games were on for $99 (taxes in). You can’t beat that.

    I immediately headed of to the nearest washroom to get changed. I was amazed at how much better the 8yd PV felt compared to my synthetic utility kilt. It actually moves with me rather than feeling like a stiff tube wrapped around me.

    Over all, it was a great day at the games.

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    I went the same route. Wait until you take the jump from PV to %100 wool.

    You're in a for a treat.

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    Looking good!!

    I know what you mean about the movement and fluidity - I have several kilts which are very fluid and I have - at various times, walked along so as to cast a clear shadow in order to get the full impact of the movement.

    Anne the Pleater
    I presume to dictate to no man what he shall eat or drink or wherewithal he shall be clothed."
    -- The Hon. Stuart Ruaidri Erskine, The Kilt & How to Wear It, 1901.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pleater View Post
    Looking good!!

    I know what you mean about the movement and fluidity - I have several kilts which are very fluid and I have - at various times, walked along so as to cast a clear shadow in order to get the full impact of the movement.

    Anne the Pleater
    I have done the same. Comparing cotton utility kilts to acrylic and then to wool. Even the used $100 bargain kilt moves much better than any non woolen.

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