Great Kilts

[MizzouScotsman]

To be completely honest, then, as an acqiauntence and a gentleman, given that you do NOT want it to look like a costume I (personally) would just wear my usual kilt.
However, given that it's an example of living history, I would look for a specific era and nail that down. Stick to that era. Great kilts were worn from about 1550-1746(ish). That's a LONG span of time and trends to draw from.
Let me ask you: which era interests you the most?

Your approach might be different, though. I have no idea what is normally expected at your usual events.

The period I am aiming for is the time that my clan, Clan Donald (MacDonald) were Lords of the Isle. It was the period of Bannockburn to the downfall of the Lordship, about the early 1400s. I'd say that spans about a hundred years, give or take a few.

There are a few gentlemen who wear a great kilt at the games. One of them is a regional historian who gives oral history of the period in a tent set up just for that purpose. His great kilt doesn't go towards the costume. Have been meaning to talk to him but he is busy as can be doing these talks not only at games but local schools and other events. So I know it can be done. I'm figuring on a lot of trial and error to get the look that I desire out of it.

I shall post pictures once I get the material and give it a go. That way, people can see what I've done and give, hopefully, constructive criticism...lol