Utility Kilt Question

[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.

[Mel1721L]

[QUOTE=Tarhel;1259318]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.[/QUOTE

I know what its like, I did 10 years in the ambulance service. I'm not in any great rush. I didn't want to start until March, something may come up before then.

[labtech8]

I have been wearing utilikilts for the past several years. It is an easy transition from pants to the utility kilt, since the ride the same area. The non tartan helps since you only have to explain the kilt. I have now started to wear some nicer modern traditional kilts, but still like to lounge around the yard in my old utilikilts.

[Shuteye]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/632266...7631508461059/

I have enjoyed this thread and just wanted to submit my 2 pence regarding Utilikilts. I've been wearing them for 5 years, almost full time when not working and own 10 of them, 6 purchased used from eBay. I'm photography enthusiast so at times when I have my tripod out shooting the garden, I'll grab kilt pics. The link above is from my Flickr photos in my "kilted" album. Most of these have seen a lot of wear. Yes, the pleats tend to curl a bit, but the comfort, cargo pocket convenience and overall effect doesn't change. After washing, I just slide a dowell through the belt loops and support the ends of the dowell as the kilt dries. My sloppiest kilt is my desert camo (bottom row, unfortunately bottom hem cropped out of the pic), but it has seen a lot of wear (almost everyday around the patio in summer after work) and it was used when I got it off eBay. My wife complains when I wear it out and about, but she doesn't mind if it's to the hardware store. The heavy "workman" kilts are great for winter and can be seen in most of the pics. The camo kilts are very light weight, are good for summer, and work well with flip flops (in my opinion at least ) Unfortunately, I think UK has discontinued these, so I'm on the lookout on eBay to snap up any in my size. FYI, the trad is a 5 yard in the Marshall (my surname) tartan.

[Mel1721L]

Some good pics. How common are they in the USA? They are non existant here.