my currant quandry.......tank?

[GatorUK]

Noticed in your post that you are a drummer. Since it is obvious that you are interested and enthusiastic about the kilt, have you thought about joining a pipe band if there is one in your area? Not that you need an excuse to buy and wear a traditional kilt. By all means, if you want one, get one and pfft on what anyone else says. You might want to try a Stillwater heavyweight first to see how you like the look and feel of a traditional kilt before laying out the $$$ for a custom made traditional.

This does, of course, give a different perspective to 'kilt checks".

[David Dalglish]

When I was at the World piping championships in Glasgow, there were lots of women wearing "tanks" with blouses & plain coloured waistcoats & a fancy belt --looks great "Go for it". No sporran though.

[Robin]

Go for it!

Some will disagree...who cares!?

Some ideas:

Wear stockings (sexy or classy...or both)... goth boots or (high) heels, no sporran! maybe no belt or a nice fashion belt...a nice blouse.
Maybe it's nice to use a sporran as a handbag?

I think women wearing a tank can look extremly good...just don't dress the way "us men" do.

It's hard to give good advise...what looks good on one person can look terrible on another...and personal taste and style is also an issue.

Anyway...GET your tank, after that you can start fiddling around with the rest of the outfit.

Good luck!

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Cloves,

Just do it! I would echo others thoughts to perhaps go for an SWK or USAK casual just to see if you like the looks and fit of a more traditional kilt. Then if you decide you do, go for the tank. I have found that I wear all of my kilts in regular rotation. Some days I feel like wool and a nice tartan, other days it is wamr and I wear my USAK's in PV, and on other days I don't feel like wearing a sporran or tartan and strap on a UK. While a tank costs more, it is every bit as rugged and indestructible as any of your current kilts. Wear it when you will. I don't reserve any of my kilts for special occasions. I have too much fun putting together new and different combinations.

[Panache]

cloves,

I'm going to add to the (deafening) chorus of "YOU GO GIRL!". You'll look great in a traditional kilt.

I would suggest not diving in for the whole 8 yarder + accessories, which is a big investment. Go to Stillwater or USA and order either a standard or heavyweight SWK or a USA Casual and some accessories (the Buzz Kidder sporrans are very durable and a good buy). You can get the whole look (if you want) for around or under $200. Then you can decide if you like the look enough to invest in the "Tank".

Just make sure to post some pictures (so you can stop being the mystery lady )

Cheers

[Tartan Hiker]

have you thought about joining a pipe band if there is one in your area?

...and pipe bands often provide their members with kilts, so cost problem solved!!