First off i am looking to purchase a generic tartan that can be worn mostly for daily outings like walks with my kids , grocery shopping and the odd pub crawl . I do have a family tartan but money is tight so i am looking for a less expensive off the rack kilt . I am considering Black watch as my tartan of choice but there seems to be mixed opinions on here about that tartan . Also what is better 5 yrds or 8 yrds for a synthetic fabric ?