What to buy?

[Ranald]

Timothy welcome to the best place on the internet.
As for the first purchase, I say it depends on what you can afford.
But get the best one for the money you have available, it will last a long time,and won't depreciate much like other types of clothes.
If your a chap who may in your opinion put on a little weight in the next few years I suggest buying the next size up and moving the straps to fit now.
Since I was your age I have managed to put on only a couple of inches so bear this in mind.A kilt is a investment, and treated right will last all your life.
Best wishes.

[highlander_Daz]

I still think a quality kilt is better ask the kiltmaker to fir the kilt so the straps are on the tightest fit so there is some growing room. cheap kilts are mot nice althought I do like the look of the Stillwater (cheap in price compared to a 8 yard heavy weight but neverthelsess good quality and 8 yards!)