Buying a Kilt :D

[Colin MacBean]

Hello Kilt members here is the mostly formalized list of items. I would like to hear critiques and or support on items in the list Thanks again.

Kilt - Deluxe Knife pleat (traditional) Strome 16 oz 8 meter in MacBean Modern

Jacket and Waistcoat - Argyll (tweed or barathea need opinions ) Colour is also up for debate. I like the lovat green, but it isn't as formal.

Sporran - I don't want to offend anyone but I am not a huge fan of fur so my brother and I have been looking at the hunting Sporran.
http://www.gaelicclothing.com/huntingsporrans.htm I'm sort tossing up the metal or leather cantle and brown or black as I would like something that can be used in a formal occasion but also in a casual situation as well. Would you guys recommend getting only the formal and if I wear the kilt more often consider purchasing a casual sporran later?

Sgian Dubh - There are a lot of different options and I still have very little idea on what I should or shouldn't get Any advice/opinions would be gratefully appreciated.

Scottish hat - This is the other sore point ;) I really like hats, but am wondering what hats are considered formal/military/casual etc.
The hats I know of so far are the Glengarry, Balmoral bonnet and the Tam. As with all the previous selections the more advice the better

Thanks a lot guys, you have no idea how helpful you have all been


Former post below---
Hello X kilt members,
My brother and I were recently draw aside to hear about a surprise. We are both home schooled and thus were able to avoid prom My parents are very generous and we as a family have been doing full time charity work for the last ten years almost. Ninety percent of my clothes are from thrift stores and I am very proud of that However, for this kilt my parents have given my brother and I each a rough estimate of 1000 dollars for the whole attire. They would like us to have something that we can use for the rest of our lifes etc. so good quality products. We are starting from absolutely nothing and I would love to hear everyone's opinions and tips. A general area to start etc. would be extremely helpful.

http://www.lindaclifford.com/Images/MacBean.jpg
We are MacBean if my name wasn't obvious enough and for me at least I like this tartan best. I also wondering what the differences would be between going a more dress kilt style compared to a more historical style? If it was historical I would definitely use it for dances, costumes parties etc. whereas with dress you can wear it for your wedding etc. and other more formal occasions I assume. Is it possible to have two sets say with overlapping items? I'm not going to spend my parents money to buy two sets, but how much harder would it be to myself buy some extra goodies to improve in a certain direction?

Thanks again for reading this and thank you even more for replying!
Colin

Just to add as I did not specify my location age etc.
I am going to be 19 in October this year.
I am 6 feet tall and very lean.
I currently live in British Columbia Canada and we do get snow and winter. So most likely more medium to heavy weight kilt would be better
I suggest early that I am fugal with money, but since I appreciate the advice to really do some research etc. I most definitely am
Thanks again