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**Angus** · 14th March 06, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

My next kilt will be one of Matt's, since I like the idea of the historical box-pleated kilt, again, as a nice alternative to the 8 yard traditional.

Really, what tartan?

Once you recieve one of the 4 yarders you may change your opinion entirely.
With the lighter weight, and the box pleats you really dont need to "worry"(not that you do) about messing the pleats up, ruining the pressing, or having to carry eight yards of wool around with you all day.Very comfy, and very low maintanance(sp?).

**macwilkin** · 14th March 06, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by Angus

Really, what tartan?

Once you recieve one of the 4 yarders you may change your opinion entirely.
With the lighter weight, and the box pleats you really dont need to "worry"(not that you do) about messing the pleats up, ruining the pressing, or having to carry eight yards of wool around with you all day.Very comfy, and very low maintanance(sp?).

My traditional is from Hector Russell. I've never had any of the problems you describe because it is so well-made. The pleats hold very well, even after sitting down. Wool is very durable. The kilt really isn't that hot or heavy, but I'm used to wearing wool in the summer thanks to reenacting! :mrgreen:

My reason for wanting one of Matt's kilt is for it's historical aspects.

The tartan will most likely be the Iowa State Tartan, although the MacWilliam/Williamson tartan is very tempting!

Cheers,

Todd

**macwilkin** · 14th March 06, 09:36 AM

I had an eloquent answer, yesterday, to Colin's original complaint about being picked on, but my computer locked up yesterday and I didn't feel like typing it all again. Essentially, he, and others, wear the equivalent of fine suits, while we wear jeans. We both represent examples of non-costume wear, but you and I advocate casual wear, while they advocate formal wear.

I disagree. A traditional kilt can be worn "casually" as well as "formally". That is why they are so versitile. I wear my traditional "casually" (a la LL Bean and Woolrich) to games and other functions all the time. You can't really compare a traditional to a suit because of that very reason.

T.

**Colin** · 14th March 06, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

I disagree. A traditional kilt can be worn "casually" as well as "formally". That is why they are so versitile. I wear my traditional "casually" (a la LL Bean and Woolrich) to games and other functions all the time. You can't really compare a traditional to a suit because of that very reason.

T.

Sure you can Todd. I used to wear my suit in many different ways.
Shirt, tie, jacket - for very dressy
dress shirt and jacket (no tie) - for a bit more casual
slacks and dress shirt (maybe with a v neck sweater)- even more casual
slacks and a golf shirt - very casual

A suit is versatile for a lot of different occasions, but usually still looks classier than a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. I'm not going to wear a suit gardening, but I likely wouldn't wear a kilt for that either.