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    Drac:

    Just a word of congratulations and commiseration. I have also lost a bunch of weight and have had a 100% turn-over in my collection. Others here at XMTS have taken advantage and gotten some new kilts--same as me. Keep up the great work.

    JMB

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    I just wrote a thread with complete instructions for how to move buckles and straps. You can find it at:

    http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...-larger-78931/
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blupiper View Post
    Drac:

    Just a word of congratulations and commiseration. I have also lost a bunch of weight and have had a 100% turn-over in my collection. Others here at XMTS have taken advantage and gotten some new kilts--same as me. Keep up the great work.

    JMB
    Unfortunately I really can't afford to replace the tank and the one Barb did is a one off due to the custom woven tartan, it was the R'lyeh Ancient Also I am headed on a cruise two weeks from Friday and I need my formal and semi-formal gear.

    Quote Originally Posted by Barb T View Post
    I just wrote a thread with complete instructions for how to move buckles and straps. You can find it at:

    http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...-larger-78931/
    Thanks for all your help Barb. Amy will be tackling it probably this weekend. If not I should have enough skill to do it.

    Jim

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    Well, you'd better post pics of you in your kilt(s) on the cruise!
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    Debating right now on going completely kilted. If I do I have to do a 5K in my boots on Castaway Cay. As I would wear my Navy camo I guess it would be a boots and U run

    Jim

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    Congrats on the weight loss. I was in the same boat. I lost over 30 lbs in a year and I had to alter a few of mine. Follow Barb's directions. You'll do fine.

    Michael
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    This seems the closest thread to my question. Hope you don't mind my jumping in (a little late too). I want to invest in and purchase my first custom kilt/Prince Charlie. I have rented the Prince Charlie twice for weddings. I am satisfied that I will wear them for all social events from this point on.
    Here comes the tricky part. Since retiring, I have gone from 218 to 271. I am on the way down now. I want to wear the kilt in the Memorial Day parade for 2014. (Learning the pipes too)
    When should I order these items? I'd appreciate any advise that you all would give.

    Warmest Regards, Dave
    Last edited by SFCLangley; 30th August 13 at 03:50 AM.

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    Hi SFCLangley, welcome to the board. Just a heads up for you, a Prince Charlie(PC) jacket is not an all purpose jacket. It is the equivalent of a tuxedo and most usually worn at black tie events. I would suggest that a Argyll jacket, in a tweed, would be more suitable for a memorial day parade. Cheers
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    Hello Dave

    It might be safest to continue to hire your kilt attire for a while, just keep cutting the carbs and see what happens to your waistline.

    I know that kilt acquisition syndrome is a difficult thing to resist, but purchasing quality garments can be costly and you really want to reach a stable weight before pushing the boat out.

    Unless you have money to spare of course....

    Another factor I discovered - even though I make my own kilts - is that when a kilt is fitting well it seems such a shame to start to take a bit more exercise and cut down a bit more and to shrink out of it.

    Far better to purchase a kilt which will encourage you to maintain at a desirable weight.

    Anne the Pleater

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    Thx!! I do appreciate it!

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