For many years I've trolled the thrift shops for my clothing, rarely paying more than 10 or 15 dollars for trousers, shirts or jackets, and I'd built up a very large wardrobe of the same. I had a vague inclination to try out the kilt but had never encountered one in my travels and was disinclined to search through the ladies skirt section. Then last year at the Vancouver Pride parade I spotted a couple wearing what I thought were smashing "skirts." When I asked where they got them, they directed me to the Utilikilt booth. Despite what I thought was an astronomical price tag, I bought a black denim UK and I haven't worn pants at home or in public since.

13 Kilts now and counting............