Ordered 2 kilts!

**KiltedCodeWarrior** · 21st October 05, 07:17 AM

I have ordered 2 new kilts from Jeff at PK. Both are going to be lined, for the cold winter ahead. The first is going to be the beefy brushed denim in the graphite color lined with black watch flannel, and then a herringbone (black/white overdyed with brown) lined with the brown chamois. We (my wife and I) both really liked the look of the herringbone, but were concerned with the warmth. My wife was the one who suggested getting it lined!

Got to go call Jeff and confirm the order. Let the jonesing begin! Might try to post some pics of the fabric samples I got from Jeff when I get home tonight.

**Jewddha** · 21st October 05, 09:42 AM

Good show! I have the graphite fabric, and it's a dream, and I almost ordered the herringbone myself wiht my first PK. I'm more than sure you'll be happy with those kilts!

**Sherry** · 21st October 05, 10:09 AM

Hey! You got your wife involved. Huzzah!

Is she feeling more comfortable with the kilts now?

Sherry

**millar** · 21st October 05, 10:11 AM

Dude you have the fever bad. Can't wait to see the PK's.

**chasem** · 21st October 05, 10:31 AM

You're making me sick with the number of kilts you can afford so quickly! Oh to be making more than the typical college student!

**Jimmy Carbomb** · 21st October 05, 10:34 AM

I know how much I appreciate the craftsmanship that went into my PittsburghKilt. With that, the waiting time is more than worth it. Once you've worn those rugged garments for a few years, you'll completely forget that you ever waited.

I just can't recommend them enough!

**GMan** · 21st October 05, 11:42 AM

That is great to hear! I too like the looks of the herringbone, as it is one sharp looking fabric, and in a kilt, WOW!

**KiltedCodeWarrior** · 21st October 05, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by Sherry

Hey! You got your wife involved. Huzzah!

Is she feeling more comfortable with the kilts now?

Sherry

Sherry, that would be a definite YES! Not sure what brought her around, other than probably realizing that if this is a mid-life crisis, it is much milder than it might be! I also think that part of the real objection to the kilt was my wearing it to work and the possible affect on my career, as I have shared in other posts. From my perspective, it has had a positive affect. As many others have noticed, people seem more friendly when you wear a kilt, if only because they can't look at you directly and for more than a glance unless they at least say Hello. After an offsite department meeting yesterday, one of my manager's peers made it a point to come over and introduce himself and talk to me for a while. He might have done that if I were not wearing a kilt as I had not met him before, but the kilt certainly made it easy for him to know who I was!

Also, I think being open to the idea that if there was a time or place where she really did not want me to wear it, I would respect her opinion and go along with it also helped. I think other people's positive reactions has also helped, but I have not asked her about that.

I have also involved her by asking her opinion of whether what I am wearing goes well together and showed her the samples from Jeff at PK and asked which ones she would like for a kilt. Since I only have 2 suitable for work right now, my variery is limited and I have worn the SWK HW for the past 2 days due to the temperature. This morning she even commented "Have you worn that same kilt all week?". Kind of nice that she noticed. I think that when I was wearing pants I COULD have worn the same pair for a full week and I don't know if she would have noticed.

On a related note, my 2 female peers are liking the kilit and look forward to seeing how I accessorize it each day. I had a conversation with one of them last night about how much fun I am having getting dressed in the morning and deciding what will coordinate. She agreed, and complimented me on my efforts so far, and made the comment that men really do not have a very broad range of or selection of clothes for a business environment. All in all a good day. Can't wait to get home tonight and work some more on the one I am making.

**KiltedCodeWarrior** · 21st October 05, 12:49 PM

Millar, in a word YES, but boy am I having fun.

Chasem, been there and done that! Just glad that I have been able to fund my habit, mainly by selling off some old PC's, laptops, and other computer equipment. Unfortunately, I am almost out of old equipment, which will mean I will have to curb my appetite.

Jimmy, that is what I expect. It has been yours, and others, comments about PK and USAK that drove me to consider thme for kilts, and both Jeff's and Rocky's customer service that made me place the orders.

GMan, IMO the sample Jeff sent me is even sharper looking than the one on his site. The one on his site is a black/brown overdyed in white, and the sample he sent is a black/white overdyed in brown and so is darker in color. I also think that the black and white pinstripe would be a sharp kilt, ala the 21st Century kilt suit, but definitely a summer weight kilt.