Pictures & review of my new Alt.Kilt Classic

**ragged tiger** · 16th September 12, 01:33 PM

Here are some photos of my new Alt.Kilt Classic in olive drab (cotton heavyweight twill).

As many of you know, these kilts are highly customizable and can be crafted with some very interesting features. The "Classic" comes in about seven different colors with the option of three button styles--I chose celtic buttons in antique brass.

The heavyweight cotton twill fabric is thick, but soft to the touch, and does not have a scratchy or stiff feeling. This was a pleasant surprise. The floating waistband is another positive in my opinion. The waist can be adjusted by pulling the closure of the apron to your preferred snugness, and then simply adjusting your belt until you have achieved the most comfortable fit. I thought this olive drab version of the kilt dressed up nicely in brown or black.

Overall, the stitching is precise and the construction is very solid, with nice pleats that are deep and relatively easy to iron. The pockets are modest size, but not so big that they detract from the overall look of the kilt.

Would highly recommend the Alt.Kilt for anyone looking to get into a modern kilt.

**knotty** · 16th September 12, 03:33 PM

A very handsome kilt. I like the pleats. Kinda rugged lookin.

Craig

**Mael Coluim** · 16th September 12, 04:07 PM

Very nice, indeed!

**CMcG** · 16th September 12, 05:59 PM

That's a great looking kilt. I'm always impressed with Alt.Kilt...

**KiltedDixon** · 16th September 12, 07:10 PM

I like your kilt! Couldn't help but notice the bagpipes too.

**Redhawk** · 18th September 12, 08:10 AM

My youngest has an Alt.Kilt and I'm looking forward to one when I reach my goal weight.

**RanzaMacEanruig** · 27th September 12, 01:28 PM

Hey that's an great-looking kilt! How about that belt, where did you score that? I also like the Kona Brewing T shirt...that's one of my favorite breweries. I think I hear a Longboard calling my name right now as a matter of fact.

**LitTrog** · 10th October 12, 05:06 AM

I continually bounce back and forth on contemporary kilts--not sure if I like them enough to wear one. If I could wear one and know it would look that good, I'd start saving my pennies. Very nice!

**ragged tiger** · 23rd October 12, 02:29 PM

The black and brown belts are leather and were acquired on Ebay in the $50 range. The belt buckle is made by Tyger Forge--it is my favorite buckle.

http://www.tygerforge.com/belt_buckles.html

**pugcasso** · 26th October 12, 04:32 PM

This looks great .... I've looked at may of her kilts on flickr and see many I like. This one's kind of classy and too busy (ie, not too full of loops, pockets, straps... although I like some of those ones too). The pleats shot is useful to see how they are contrcted (and how the pocket is positioned)