What to buy?

**Bob C** · 10th September 05, 12:51 PM

The lad's just 15. There might not be a lot of sense investing big bucks in a garment that he will outgrow soon. He would likely regret buying that 8-yard tank before he's 18.

Start with a Stillwater or something similar. Buy a tank when you're fully grown.

**Lily** · 10th September 05, 01:07 PM

Yes bob , that makes sense, better buy a "real "kilt when your fully grown up.

**Graham** · 10th September 05, 04:53 PM

when can I buy a full kilt then? my wife says I've not grown up yet

**Prester John** · 10th September 05, 05:06 PM

A wise man once told me...

"Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional."

Good thing too.

Or was it the other way around....

**Southern Breeze** · 10th September 05, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by Lily

Yes bob , that makes sense, better buy a "real "kilt when your fully grown up.

Don't you mean when he reaches adulthood?There are no "grownups" in kilts!

**Timothy** · 10th September 05, 06:58 PM

Thanks for your help guys!

So just go the casual then?

**Manu** · 10th September 05, 07:19 PM

I would go for a Casual from USAK. Very nice kilts without breaking your pocket. Read the reviews, they are nothing but positive ones.

**Canuck** · 10th September 05, 08:11 PM

I would buy the best quality kilt I could afford. In most cases the young folk have a disposable income that allows them to buy quality. When you are older there is always something that one has to cover mainly food and lodging caring for offspring and the elderly!
If you outgrow the kilt you can sell it or save it for your son or other family member. The beauty is a traditional wool full 8 yd kilt will last, look better than a cheap kilt! There is no comparison, most of the members here lust after a traditional well made kilt. Admit it!
You may be able to get a 2nd hand properly built traditional kilt. When I was a teenager, that was when I was able to afford the best in clothes and electronic gear.
Go for it, you will be glad you did!

**Archangel** · 10th September 05, 08:32 PM

I was 17 when I bought my own. It was very expensive but I had a very well, incredibly well, paying job that summer. I wore it around, got married in it. I still have it, it's too small. Sometimes I think of selling it but I'm sentimental. One day I'll be older, thin and frail and I'll fit it again. Make it part of my ninetieth birthday promise: parachute, tattoo, heroin and all kilted.