8 yard kilt - 13 or 16oz?

[cessna152towser]

As David says, depends on proposed use. 13oz will swing and swish almost as well as 16oz. I have two 16oz kilts which I wear for formal events - one in my family tartan for special events and one in all black wool which I wear for my part-time work as a District Court Assessor, though casually I wear 13oz kilts, or lightweight acryllic or polycotton ones. Before my wife became disabled we were into the Scottish Country dancing circuit and I preferred the 13oz weight for dancing. I've also done some piping in 13oz and 16oz kilts, preferring the 13oz in summer and 16oz in winter.

[Macman]

bobomacintosh, I agree with what the others have said. Will you be getting the kilt in the MacIntosh tartan? If so, you will be restricted in your choice depending on which tartan you choose. I think that Lochcarron has four MacIntosh tartans in 13 and 16 oz., but House of Edgar's Ancient Hunting MacIntosh only comes in 13 oz. (at least when I got mine). I would rather have had my kilt in 16 oz., but I preferred the House of Edgar tartan. I've worn both weights, and decided first choice tartan, second choice weight. Good luck; you can't go wrong with either 13 or 16 oz.

[Pour1Malt]

get the 16oz !

ya willnae regret it!

[Colin]

I went with 16 oz. I figured if you are going to order a new handsewn kilt, do it right, I will get a 13 oz next time around.

[Cawdorian]

The 16 oz is by far the best value for the buck, you will be happy with your 16 oz kilt.

[switchblade5984]

either is gunna feel great

if only one then i have to say 16oz

[Chef]

The 16oz can feel a bit much if you are using it primarily for dancing indoors, so I would choose the 13. If it will get a lot of wear for various occaisions, inside and out, go with the 16.