looking for a formal look but not the price

**GlassMan** · 23rd March 06, 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by Iolaus

I've got the number, exp. date, and verification number memorized. Let her take the card!

Same here. It's so dangerous...

**KiltedKnight** · 27th March 06, 10:57 PM

But DANGER is our middle names....No?

Chris.

**ckelly327** · 28th March 06, 02:50 AM

I bought my first "good" kilt from scotwebstore.com and I'm very happy with it. It's a family tartan, 8yds, 16oz, 100% wool, very traditonal and ended up right around $400 with shipping. I also have two from Stillwater Kilts that I'm happy with. One is their standard Black Stewart and one is an economy Black Watch. As was said before, the untrained eye just knows you're wearing a kilt but you will know the difference and so will any other kilted friends. I got plenty of compilments from my kilted friends the first time they saw me in my SWK that only cost me $70. The other thing is that scotwebstore.com has many packages available that include everything. Definitely go first class if you want something more formal. You'll never regret it. It's the difference between a tuxedo and a sport coat - you can look good in either but you'll always feel the difference.

**Kilted Stuart** · 29th March 06, 09:12 PM

I guess the question is, can you afford wool and can you wear wool. A wool kilt is the best but it has it's days when you wished you had a lighter less itchy fabric. If you can't afford a 8yrd wool then you need to go to a blend like poly- wool, PV etc. If you buy Stillwater off the rack are you going to be happy with the fit and acrylic. Can you get a more custom made kilt in alternate fabrics from good North American kiltmakers, of course. Everyone here has there favorites ( Canadian Casual Kilts), or a few favorites. All you need to decide is what best suits you. Then find the kiltmakers that will make it for you. Most of them are here on this site. You can get a lot for a little investment. Get a decent kilt to wear, then blow a little more on wool when you get the cash later.

Kilted Stuart

**kiltedjaz** · 30th March 06, 05:01 AM

Originally Posted by angerli

Welcome, Kurt!!

I've had some DARN good luck on eBay.co.uk (that's eBay England)....

Sandy

The site is actually Ebay UK. The terms UK and England are NOT the same and are NOT interchangeable. The UK is comprised of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It surprises me that this 'error' has been made on this site, considering that we all celebrate the Kilt and Cilt which are Scottish, Welsh and Irish garments.

That's me had my little rant for the day

**Jerry** · 30th March 06, 05:38 AM

Originally Posted by Iolaus

I've got the number, exp. date, and verification number memorized. Let her take the card!

I thought I was the only one who did that.

**beverlonian** · 30th March 06, 07:16 AM

Originally Posted by kiltedjaz

The site is actually Ebay UK. The terms UK and England are NOT the same and are NOT interchangeable. The UK is comprised of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It surprises me that this 'error' has been made on this site, considering that we all celebrate the Kilt and Cilt which are Scottish, Welsh and Irish garments.

That's me had my little rant for the day

I'm with you on this one James, but the UK also comprises of the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.

**Colin** · 30th March 06, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by Kilted Stuart

I guess the question is, can you afford wool and can you wear wool. A wool kilt is the best but it has it's days when you wished you had a lighter less itchy fabric. If you can't afford a 8yrd wool then you need to go to a blend like poly- wool, PV etc. If you buy Stillwater off the rack are you going to be happy with the fit and acrylic. Can you get a more custom made kilt in alternate fabrics from good North American kiltmakers, of course. Everyone here has there favorites ( Canadian Casual Kilts), or a few favorites. All you need to decide is what best suits you. Then find the kiltmakers that will make it for you. Most of them are here on this site. You can get a lot for a little investment. Get a decent kilt to wear, then blow a little more on wool when you get the cash later.

Kilted Stuart

Very true Kilted Stuart, but if he is looking for formal to begin with, full wool is the way to go. Even a 5 yard wool kilt will do. While the PV kilts are great for summer, they are not as comfortable in late fall and winter (and I am in BC). Better to spend more now on the major purchase and buy the day to day casual ones later on as you need them.