The Kilt comes tomorrow

**auld argonian** · 5th September 05, 11:19 AM

Greetings all,

...as the title says: the kilt comes tomorrow...a Stillwater Standard in the Nightstalker...I figured that Nightstalker would be a good place to start as it seems to be an "unaffiliated" tartan. I have to thank all of the participants here for all of the advice that I have picked up while "lurking"...it's helped a lot in making a decision as to how to get this kilt thing off the ground.

My thirteen year old daughter and I are both going kilt...I've managed to find a Black Stewart in her size on ebay...we got started on this whole thing by (oh, geez, I hope this doesn't sound too crazy) watching Monarch of the Glen on the local PBS station...one thing led to another...we started going to Highland Games...it was a slippery slope!

We have Celtic Fest here in Chicago in a couple of weeks and figured that it would be as good a place to start wearing the kilt as any...we will probably be somewhat less conspicuous at Celtic Fest than we would be anywhere else and that may help to get a comfort level going.

I'll try to get some photos going when all is settled.

Again, thanks to all and cheers!

argonian

**Blu (Ontario)** · 5th September 05, 11:50 AM

Enjoy your new kilts! Remember, there's lots of support here at Xmarks if anyone decides to push your buttons!

cheers,

blu

**GMan** · 5th September 05, 05:36 PM

Two of my favorite sayings:

1. Saying WELCOME and glad that you are here!

2. Saying CONGRATULATIONS on your new kilt

**Big Paul** · 5th September 05, 07:05 PM

Welcome to the forum. Feel free to dive in!

**Prester John** · 5th September 05, 07:06 PM

Welcome, and post those pics soon!

**JBfromBS** · 6th September 05, 12:27 PM

Hi and welcome!

I've got the standard Nightstalker and it is excellent for casual wear. You'll probably have to iron it good before you wear it (Especially the apron /under-apron), and if you have it on while sitting for a long time. But I really like the look of it and also the way it wears. Make sure you try it on BEFORE you take out the basting stitches, though, because you can't exchange it if the stitching is removed. Best of luck in your kilted endeavors, and I can almost bet you'll be multi-kilted before long!

Joe

**auld argonian** · 7th September 05, 08:30 AM

Oh, this is too flippin' cool for words.

First off, thanks for the welcome and thanks to JB for the ironing tip...it did need a touch up after I got the basting stitches out.

So I tried it on and it seemed to fit well enough...fortunately for middle aged me I've got more gut than butt...took out the stitches and started wearing it around the house to get the "hang" of it, so to speak. My thirteen year old daughter (my partner in crime in this kilt movement) was home so I had to ask: "How does it look?" "Cool. When's my kilt gonna come?" came the response...and that's all you can expect out of a teenager.

It is suprising to me that it feels...how shall I say...so secure. Note that I normally wear jeans all the time...if I put on a pair of Dockers, they feel like they're too roomy and I get really self-concious...but this is actually pretty comfortable: kilts vs. Dockers...first round to kilts. There is no way that I will be going - how do you say on this forum - regimental....to each their own but I feel no need to air my nards and there are usually children present. But this is really cool.

So some of the things that have occured to me:

I can actually turn the tables on my wife and I"LL ask HER, "Does this skirt make me look fat?"

For any of the "hip-hop" types running around in the baggy athletic shorts and the big white t-shirts who might make a comment I can say, "You dress like your idol, 50 cent?....my idol is 50 pence."

The tartan is basic black and grey...if anyone asks what clan it is I can say, "Chicago White Sox."

So now I get to accessorize...got a kilt pin coming and found what might pass for kilt hose (hard to find grey or black around here...seems like you can only get them from the UK for beaucoup pounds shipping)...gotta hunt down a belt. Tried it with a couple of sport coats and the jury is still out on whether any of them look good or if I should just take a pass on wearing a jacket. Hopefully I'll have it somewhat together by Chicago Celtic Fest so I can give it a spin.

Some adjustment things to be...adjusted. The crease on the left side of the front apron seems like it's not quite right: that edge tends to curl forward. But it'll work out.

Again, my thanks to all.

Auld Argonian

Confusion to our enemies!

**davedove** · 7th September 05, 08:38 AM

Originally Posted by auld argonian

So now I get to accessorize...got a kilt pin coming and found what might pass for kilt hose (hard to find grey or black around here...seems like you can only get them from the UK for beaucoup pounds shipping)...gotta hunt down a belt.

Shop around on the internet for the various kilt suppliers. You can find kilt hose, in different colors, from many of them.

**auld argonian** · 7th September 05, 08:44 AM

...oh, and a sporran...there's no damn pockets on this thing!

AA

**Macman** · 7th September 05, 09:39 AM

Hey, Auld Argonian. My SWK came with the same curling problem as yours. I think it's because they ironed the pleat down the stripe of the material. I got around it by ironing that first crease out flat, and then re-ironing slightly diagonally so the apron is wider at the bottom. This seems to make it hang better. Any better ideas out there? Be careful with the iron heat - keep it low! And if you're all thumbs like me, enlist your daughter to help hold the thing on the ironing board!Welcome to X Marks!
David