Quote Originally Posted by bubba
One place no one mentioned yet is www.scottishkilts.net . Their prices aren't bad at all and they have a pretty fast turnaround time compared to the others. I bought my MacNeil from them and I'm very satisfied with it. As for the 4 vs 8 yard question, knowing what I know now, I'd opt for the 8 yard for the first kilt.
While I have not purchased from scottishkilts.net, I have had occasion to quiz them on a few things. The customer service in that regard was excellent with quick, informed answers. That might not sound like much, but I place a lot of stock in having emails answered and am always suspect of businesses who lack good communication skills.

Rocky has a point about beginning smaller and working your way up. Thus, I would suggest a casual for a first kilt. If you plan on only ever having one kilt that you wear for good, I would instead make it a traditional 8 yard.

Mychael