Any experience with...

[Blu (Ontario)]

... I have to disagree with Blu, especially if you are not sure if/how much you will wear the kilt, or are concerned about wearing a $400-500 investment for anything other than special occasions....

Actually, I wear my first $600.00 16oz heayweight everywhere including hiking trails. It has stood up extremely well. Mind you, I don't roll in the dirt or fix the car in it. The fact is, there is NO substitute for a good quality traditional kilt. It is not my intent to sound arrogant... I merely state the facts as I know them. And the fact is, there is a noticeable difference in the way they look and fit and there is a reason why they cost what they do. There are a few on the board that understand what I'm talking about. My point is... it's a choice. I stand behind my other post.

blu

[macwilkin]

Actually, I wear my first $600.00 16oz heayweight everywhere including hiking trails. It has stood up extremely well. Mind you, I don't roll in the dirt or fix the car in it. The fact is, there is NO substitute for a good quality traditional kilt. It is not my intent to sound arrogant... I merely state the facts as I know them. And the fact is, there is a noticeable difference in the way they look and fit and there is a reason why they cost what they do. There are a few on the board that understand what I'm talking about. My point is... it's a choice. I stand behind my other post.

blu

And I stand wi' you, Blu, on this one as well -- traditional kilts are versitle enough to be worn for Burns Nights, Tartan Balls, etc., as well casually at the games, and other outdoor activities save only the most strenuous.

Another option might be to look at our own Matt Newsome's box-pleated kilt for a starter kilt:

http://kilts.albanach.org/

A very historical way to get started into kilting, and like a 8-yd. traditional, Matt's kilts are versitle as well!

Cheers,

Todd