UK: Mocker vs. Original?

**Panache** · 3rd July 06, 04:53 PM

I respectful disagree with Hamish. I think the UK Mocker is the best of the Utilikilts. It is the only one (in my humble opinion) that can be dressed up or down. I have worn it hiking with kindergarteners and worn it out on the town with my lovely Flame-Haired Celtic Amazon Goddess. It is comfortable and very low maintenance. Granted I am not so "Butch" as Hamish. So I don't have to maintain such a macho personae. I think it's great. It may not be everybody's cup up tea, but it is mine*. Those who challenge this risk getting squirted with a super-soaker.

Cheers

* actually my cup of tea is generally green tea, but oh well it sounded good

**pbpersson** · 3rd July 06, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by Panache

I respectful disagree with Hamish. I think the UK Mocker is the best of the Utilikilts. It is the only one (in my humble opinion) that can be dressed up or down. I have worn it hiking with kindergarteners and worn it out on the town with my lovely Flame-Haired Celtic Amazon Goddess. It is comfortable and very low maintenance.

I guess my main question is this - let's say a person does not have hundreds of dollars to spend on "traditional" kilts and wants to wear something to work (business environment) or church on Sunday. If you only have say $150 to spend, do you go with the Mocker or the Original with the big floppy pockets on the outside......or does one say that kilts cannot be worn for "dressier" events until they win the lottery?

**Raphael** · 3rd July 06, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by pbpersson

I guess my main question is this - let's say a person does not have hundreds of dollars to spend on "traditional" kilts and wants to wear something to work (business environment) or church on Sunday. If you only have say $150 to spend, do you go with the Mocker or the Original with the big floppy pockets on the outside......or does one say that kilts cannot be worn for "dressier" events until they win the lottery?

I would shop at Stillwater Kilts. $150 will get you a nice kilt and a sporran.

**highlandcelt** · 3rd July 06, 06:22 PM

I have the "Original" model from UK, in black, and I love it! The only thing I don't like about it is the rear pocket. It is a tad too small to accommodate my wallet. I've had mine about 3 maybe 4 years, and it has faded just a wee bit in color, but not really too noticeable, unless I wear a brand new black shirt. It is very light-weight and very comfy. Other than the pocket, I can't complain.

**macwilkin** · 3rd July 06, 07:30 PM

Originally Posted by pbpersson

I guess my main question is this - let's say a person does not have hundreds of dollars to spend on "traditional" kilts and wants to wear something to work (business environment) or church on Sunday. If you only have say $150 to spend, do you go with the Mocker or the Original with the big floppy pockets on the outside......or does one say that kilts cannot be worn for "dressier" events until they win the lottery?

Or save the $150, add a wee bit more to it, and you can have a nice 4-yard box-pleated kilt from our own Matt Newsome, kiltmaker and curator of the Scottish Tartans Museum:

http://kilts.albanach.org/

My frugal Scottish grandmother always said, "good things come to those who wait" -- If you really want a traditional, then you will be willing to save up for it -- it makes it even more special when you do get it.

T.