Budget Kilt Recommendation

**FossilHunter** · 8th June 18, 03:09 PM

I like the USA Kilts semi traditional in 12oz PV for a budget kilt. The only problem is that there are not as many tartan options as wool but MacMillan black is listed as available. I have a semi trad and it is a very nice garment. It doesn't feel "cheap" to me in any way. The pleats aren't as nice as in a full 8 yard kilt but that's the same whether it's a 5 yard PV or a 5 yard wool kilt.

**SunriseEarth** · 9th June 18, 01:23 AM

I have a MacMillan Black from UT Kilts (I'm wearing it in my avatar) and I have a MacNaughton from Atlanta Kilts. They are both presentable and suitable casual kilts. The Atlanta kilt definitely has more heft to it and I think it's built better (however, I think my casual Kilts from Scotweb and USAK are superior). IME, my UT Kilt has had more of an issue with wrinkles than the Atlanta one.

You might want to order a swatch of the acrylic tartan from Atlanta if you want to get a good feel for the material.

**Frigid Scot** · 9th June 18, 08:43 PM

Thank you everyone for your help. I think I'm going to put off the purchase a little and think this over. I am not kilt-less in the meantime and who knows, I may come across another great deal or may find myself able to spend a little more money and get what I REALLY want.

I might talk my son into letting me post his picture in his new kilt. He looks absolutely dashing in it!

**Fedgunner** · 14th June 18, 05:21 PM

If you are speaking of McMillan modern black, be advised that the clan chief does not recognize it as a clan tartan. One of the septs of McMillan complained to the chief after pictures of clan McMillan, the flag bearer and the banner were sporting thst tartan, and the chief stated, "They can wear what they like, simply don't represent it as our tartan".

I still wear that kilt LOL