4 Yard Kilt - Can it be formal?

[Bryan]

One thing to note though. The weight of the wool is very important in a 4 or 5yard kilt. The heavier weight (16 oz.) is going to give your fewer pleats better hang and swing than lighter weight cloth.

I'm was thinking of going with the 16oz for that very reason.

That is a beautiful kilt you are wearing. Is it 16oz as well?

[James MacMillan]

A well made kilt is a well made kilt, regardless of how much material is used.

The more material allows more pleats, and can look somewhat dressier. But a well made kilt that had much less than 8 yard, can look just as nice. In fact the 5 yard kilt can also have just as many pleats as an 8 yard kilt, - the pleats can just be not as deep!

Much more important is the style of the kilt. Is it a traditional kilt?

The next most important item is what you wear with it. Choose your assessories with care!

Don't plan on wearing a low-rise, sporty kilt with a PC! You may feel that you look OK, but to anyone who understands kilts, you will just look foolish.

I don't think many people would wear a utilikilt or X-Kilt to a formal affair.

Shop around, there are some good, less expensive kilts available.

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