OK, I'm completely new to kilts. I've read the references, and need some advice.

A bit of background...I'm a gentleman of substance (and signed up for for that group). I'd be using a kilt primarily for events like Highland Games.

Now, my two questions:

13 or 16 ounce fabric?

5 or 8 yard kilt?

The kilt info from Scotweb seems to favor 13 ounce fabric in an 8-yard kilt. But other sources seem to favor 16 ounce fabric and a 5-yard kilt.

Any advice would be most welcome. Thanks.