Welcome to the neighborhood

For a Ren Fair you'll be just fine. But to present the best appearance in a kilt I feel it's important to have a kilt with the pleats sewn down to the hip. This presents a much crisper appearance and keeps the kilt from looking "skirty".

Do the research here to find the right kilt for your needs and wants. There are all types of kilts to choose from.

I bought my first kilt and paid around $80 for it. That kilt is now used as pajamas and never makes it out of the back yard. for another $30 I could have gotten a USAK Casual that looks fantastic or even for the same money, gotten a Stillwater Standard. Don't get sucked into just buying based on price. Weigh out the quality, price and selection to ensure you get a kilt that will look great as well as really enjoy wearing out and about.