Hello from Naptown

[Tater]

Hi everyone.

I'm glad to have found this forum, though the first 20 or 30 threads I looked at were all about how trash my sportkilt is

I'm new to both kilt wearing and highland games heavy athletics. I participated in my first games last year and used a sponsored loaner Sport Kilt, and loved being kilted up all day.

I recently bought my own sportkilt (Hunting Works) for this year's competitions that I've been training for, and I think I'll be very pleased with it in that context. Going forward, I'm interested in getting several upgrades; I'd really like a wool 5 yard Cameron for my girlfriend's huge family weddings, and I'm also very into the look of tartan trews. My family name is Beatty, but my girlfriend and I like to match, and her (grandmother's) family name is Cameron, so we've kind of locked into that tartan for now.

I've seen that SWK has a Standard kilt in the Cameron, but I'm worried that the acrylic fabric will be too hot for summer games, does anyone here throw in acrylic? I'd also like to know how people like competing with a traditional waist kilt vs the more casual cut of the sportkilts. Are the higher traditional cuts too restricting?

Also, a super newbie question: I'm planning to wear my kilt out to the pub to meet a few friends on Saturday. Can I wear my hose and red garter tie flashes with my workboots and a sweater? I"m going to do it, anyway, but I'd like to know how much of a sin it's considered.

Anyway, thanks to you all for being a part of this community; I've already had so many questions answered by lurking.

[MichiganKyle]

Welcome to the forum!

I feel like I'm in somewhat of a similar situation: I started with a Sport Kilt, joined the forum, and have seen mostly very negative comments about them. It may make a difference for those who know better, but for the average person on the street, nobody really cares. Plus: pockets. So, don't feel too bad.

That said, I also have a P/V kilt from USA Kilts. It is a very different material and very different construction. Completely different garments. But both have their place.

You know what? I wrote up a whole bunch of stuff here, but I think the material comparison merits its own thread, so I think I'll do that instead.

[MichiganKyle]

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...-newbie-96345/

[MichiganKyle]

Also, a super newbie question: I'm planning to wear my kilt out to the pub to meet a few friends on Saturday. Can I wear my hose and red garter tie flashes with my workboots and a sweater? I"m going to do it, anyway, but I'd like to know how much of a sin it's considered.

Well, I can't speak definitively on this, but my opinion is that even worn casually, a kilt looks better properly complimented by hose and flashes. I always wear hose and flashes with my kilts, no matter what else I'm wearing. I just think it looks nicer and more put together.

[Liam]

Welcome Tater from Western Canada 🇨🇦!
i own a couple of Sport kilts. For a casual knock-a-bout kilt they are great. Their customer service is also great. However there are other choices for other more fancy occasions.
Cheers and enjoy the forum!

[gsmacleod]

Also, a super newbie question: I'm planning to wear my kilt out to the pub to meet a few friends on Saturday. Can I wear my hose and red garter tie flashes with my workboots and a sweater? I"m going to do it, anyway, but I'd like to know how much of a sin it's considered.

Welcome!

If you've not seen it, this thread has some great images that might be of use (unfortunately many are blurred as they're on photobucket) - http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...11/index2.html

Beyond that, I often wear a kilt doing yardwork or hiking so will wear a sweater with a kilt and boots. Some examples:







Shane

[Father Bill]

Welcome to the “Great Rabble”!

[Kiltedjohn]

Welcome from a Scotsman living in the English midlands.
Perhaps you will post some pics. of your kilted Saturday outing.

[Jock Scot]

Welcome, from Inverness-shire.

If it helps,I regularly look something like this, just knocking about the place. I happily wear this style of attire when popping out for an informal drink at a local hostelry.









(in the office)

[Tomak]

Hello and welcome from Southern California.