I'd suggest a USA Kilt semi-trad as well. I really agonized over my first kilt. I didn't want to start off with some really nice wool one that cost a bundle when I wasn't sure how much I was going to wear it, and when I did I was going to be "working" at various Celtic events. I wanted something that was easy to care for but still looked sharp (and would impress the rest of the lads) - that's why I eventually settled on a USA kilt for my first.