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    That sounds like the makings a great outfit. At that price you just can not go wrong. Good for you, looking forward to the pics.

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    Quote Originally Posted by McMurdo View Post
    That sounds like the makings a great outfit. At that price you just can not go wrong. Good for you, looking forward to the pics.
    I agree. Both the standard and economy SWKs are great value; but if the budget is there, the standard is much nicer and more versatile. It's hard to go wrong with the McLeod Hunting at that price---but order ASAP or email and ask Jerry about the supply of your size, you'd hate to miss it. I got a 32 2 weeks ago, and I'm glad I jumped because they're gone (at least for now).

    We haven't seen the Thrifty model yet. I expect it's excellent value but won't look as "traditional" without the straps. Either of the economy/standard ones I have can be dressed up or down and will do you well.

    Here is an A/B comparison of standard Hunting McLeod (left) and economy Wallace (right). If you can zoom in enough to see the pleats & hip area, you'll see why we say it's worth the upgrade. Email or PM me for higher-res copies. http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne...7221345&size=o


    The economy has just over 4 yards fabric in my size; the standard, a smidgen over 6 yards. So we get more and better pleats. The sewn down pleats give the taper required for the kilt to sit nicely on the hips. This is a big win. I'm actually working on sewing down the pleats on the economy model. It will not look nearly as good, but it's highly educational.

    In both my SWK's the pleats are quite attractive. The economy is pleated to the thin yellow stripe, a nice effect; the standard, a nice job of pleating to the sett so the tartan pattern continues around the back.

    As to the rest of your outfit, you're on track. A dressy vest and a tie would look very nice, if you don't have a jacket yet. Watch the thrift stores for vests, and for jackets that could be shortened. I have not tried that yet, but if you are handy or you know a tailor who could do it for a reasonable price, a solid or tweed jacket with slit (not patch) pockets is the prime target for conversion. I have my eye on an old corduroy suit jacket in my closet, which is hardly ever worn now. The idea is to get the jacket tail at or above the hip line, and cut away the front a bit more, to allow for the sporran.
    Ken Sallenger - apprentice kiltmaker, journeyman curmudgeon,
    gainfully unemployed systems programmer

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