UK: Mocker vs. Original?

[Hamish]

In my opinion you could wear a tie with a mocker plus some kilt hose (or any tasteful knee length sock.) You might even get by with a sport coat or blazer with the Mocker. ............................................ Darrell

Just a word of warning there, Darrell. Although Utilikilts are not traditional tartan kilts, ordinary sports jackets and blazers are still too long to look good with them. From the back (and for some guys, from the front!) the visual effect is to severely shorten the legs, making you look "all torso" A smart bomber or blouson style jacket would look so very much better.

Just try it in front of a full-length mirror and I think you'll see where I am coming from!

[NewKilt]

Just a word of warning there, Darrell. Although Utilikilts are not traditional tartan kilts, ordinary sports jackets and blazers are still too long to look good with them. From the back (and for some guys, from the front!) the visual effect is to severely shorten the legs, making you look "all torso" A smart bomber or blouson style jacket would look so very much better.

Just try it in front of a full-length mirror and I think you'll see where I am coming from!

I pulled out a 20+ year old camel colored blazer. The short sleeve shirt and tie - not too bad. The blazer . . . OH MY G*D!! I've watched horror movies less frightening!! Thank goodness my wife was not home to see that! Thanks, Ham.

Darrell

[pbpersson]

Hey Phil, does Phoenix mean you're in Arizona?...or just rising from the ashes?

Ron

Ron - I didn't see your post until now....for some strange reason. I came out here to post another question about Mockers and here I am reading your post. Better late than never...

Am I in Phoenix or just rising from the ashes? Well I was recently divorced and just got a new career and with more money so now I'm exploring my long time fascination with kilts and having a wonderful time so I will say both. I am in the Phoenix desert and also rising from the ashes of a previous existance.

The question I had about the Mocker is this - does it SWING like the original? When I'm out walking, I like the feeling of pleats SWINGING and I like seeing my swinging shadow on the sidewalk. I think it's wild. Kilts without swing is like a day without sunshine.

Phoenix Phil

[Rex_Tremende]

A UK can swing a little, though some will say more like a bell and not like a kilt should swing. I tend to agree with this. However, I have found that the UKs relax and swing just a tiny bit better after a few washings.

Regards,
Rex in Cincinnati

[Riverkilt]

Aye,

Since the pleats meet in the middle they don't swing as much as a traditional hand sewn, or a contemporary with pleats like a traditional hand sewn, aka Freedom Kilts.

As to the question, would think Mockers might swing a bit more than Originals since they don't have the outside cargo pockets on the sides.

When I walk with my originals sometimes the cargo pockets flap up and down as I walk. No clue why.

Ron

[morrison]

I spend long days at work. When I come home I wash my UKs on gentle cycle. Then hang them from three hangers with five clips each on the shower rod and let it hang dry.

To keep the pleats straight I clip weighted clips to the bottom of each plead seam to lightly stretch it into shape. I never have to iron my UKs. Takes about two minutes max to put the clips on.

The clips are made up from the extra clips by the hanger section of WalMarche with a half ounce fishing weight duct taped to each side of the clip. If you don't wanna make the clips you can by tablecloth weights for picnic table cloths that clip and have a weight hanging...but they're expensive. You'll need about 30 clips for a Utilikilt. I just do the outside pleats. I used to do the inside pleats too, but there's really no need.

If you do decide to iron, follow Ham's advise and do it on the floor. Kilts and ironing boards just don't mix.


It looks kinda jury rigged...and it is...but it works and saves all the hassle of ironing.Ron

I own mockers and originals. They all are quite comfortable and allow me a most pleasant clothes wearing experience.

I iron just about everything in the house. Except the fresh flowers.
My iron and board are either in use or at the ready. Always handy for the instant touch up creasing. Even so, the pleats can take you to tasks if you aren't ready for the job. Try large bankers' money clips and/or large potato chip bag clips. Strong sturdy ones are helpful and easy to maneuver on the ironing board. Another larger area such as a table is still best for pressing instead of the ironing board.

My mockers are wonderfully comfy. I wear jacket and pressed shirt more often with the mockers than with any other wear, including trousers which I won't wear to any formal appearance. Kilt only when formal.

I must remember not to put things in the mockers' pockets. I've lost many things down there and have yet to figure out a way to recover them. At this point the total of lost items is up to around forty seven (if you don't count the erasers from the pencil tops). There are two BIC lighters, one disposable camera, a set of keys on four rings attached to a carabiner, one pair of socks, a cellphone, three pencils with removeable erasers, five ballpoint pens, a stocking cap, two lefts and one right hand glove, sunglasses, ipod (3gb), flashdrive 80mb, headset for ipod, 3x5 notepad, thermos stopper, tv remote, garage door remote, skate key (really. the kids were playing with my childhood skates from 1958. They still have them on 'cause I can't find the skate key!?!?!? ). Various bolts and washers are rattling around in there and two engagement rings! DON'T ASK. A pair of shoelaces and a copper arrowhead. Many more things are to be found in my mockers pockets, but I shudder to think of the consequences of finally bringing everything back from the abyss.

Where will I store the stuff???

Thank goodness I have my originals. The ripstop desert camo is my favorite. I wear it constantly. Love it!

As for comparison. Well, It's a good question with a lot of good answers!
Which eye does one favor when looking through binoculars.

[arrogcow]

I must remember not to put things in the mockers' pockets. I've lost many things down there and have yet to figure out a way to recover them. At this point the total of lost items is up to around forty seven (if you don't count the erasers from the pencil tops). There are two BIC lighters, one disposable camera, a set of keys on four rings attached to a carabiner, one pair of socks, a cellphone, three pencils with removeable erasers, five ballpoint pens, a stocking cap, two lefts and one right hand glove, sunglasses, ipod (3gb), flashdrive 80mb, headset for ipod, 3x5 notepad, thermos stopper, tv remote, garage door remote, skate key (really. the kids were playing with my childhood skates from 1958. They still have them on 'cause I can't find the skate key!?!?!? ). Various bolts and washers are rattling around in there and two engagement rings! DON'T ASK. A pair of shoelaces and a copper arrowhead. Many more things are to be found in my mockers pockets, but I shudder to think of the consequences of finally bringing everything back from the abyss.

Now that's funny, I don't care who you are.

Adam