Utility Kilt Question

[ratspike]

I wonder if there are utility kilt wearers who don't wear tartan. I suppose there must be.

Yup. I love tartan but don't have a lot of interest in wearing it myself. I do have a Graham that I alternate with a solid black kilt when my wife and I shoot weddings as I need to be dressed fancy-like. Otherwise, no tartan for me. I wear camouflage a lot.

[jayhawk]

My first kilt was for using when my band played at our local Renaissance Festival...I know (and knew then)...that historically accurate - although the kilt I wear looks more like a Phillabeg than a more modern kilt. It's a dress Gordon - chosen because it best fit with the rest of my renfest garb.

Around town, though, I much prefer my olive Amerikilt, and I get a ton more compliments in a college town wearing the utility kilt compared to when I wear the Gordon tartan.

I really need to get a saffron kilt, too. I'd get a stillwater, but the darn things are too long for me...or I have to wear them at my armpits.

[Mel1721L]

Yup. I love tartan but don't have a lot of interest in wearing it myself. I do have a Graham that I alternate with a solid black kilt when my wife and I shoot weddings as I need to be dressed fancy-like. Otherwise, no tartan for me. I wear camouflage a lot.

I've looked at contemporary kilts and find the choice a bit bewildering.

[ratspike]

I've looked at contemporary kilts and find the choice a bit bewildering.

You can have a modern kilt made to look quite traditional if that's what you prefer, or go completely the other direction with cargo pockets and big pleats and all that. Deciding on the general look you want would probably be your first step, then selecting a kiltmaker who has a vibe you like and can make what you want. Tell him/her what you like and don't like, what sorts of activities you plan to do in it and how you want to wear it. If you're unsure about something, definitely ask! A kiltmaker should be able to give you advice, suggestions, and even personal opinion if you ask.

[Mel1721L]

You can have a modern kilt made to look quite traditional if that's what you prefer, or go completely the other direction with cargo pockets and big pleats and all that. Deciding on the general look you want would probably be your first step, then selecting a kiltmaker who has a vibe you like and can make what you want. Tell him/her what you like and don't like, what sorts of activities you plan to do in it and how you want to wear it. If you're unsure about something, definitely ask! A kiltmaker should be able to give you advice, suggestions, and even personal opinion if you ask.

Oh no, I wouldn't want to spend a fortune on one. I may be starting work in the uk next year, caring for the elderly and I just need something practical and inexpensive for that environment. A sporran would probably get in the way, so something to carry disposable gloves etc.

[ratspike]

That certainly makes it easier. The Pakistani kilts are all pretty similar looking IMO. Pick the cheapest one and call it a day.

[Mel1721L]

That certainly makes it easier. The Pakistani kilts are all pretty similar looking IMO. Pick the cheapest one and call it a day.

Good advice, I can always get a better one later, but my job is now on hold, no male vacancies, try again in the new year.

[Tarheel]

I used to work with geriatric patients as a male nurse-aide. Consider that everything will land on your clothes. Don't fear that another job will open up sooner than you think. Consider the wash/wear and cost of your clothes.