4 Yard Kilt - Can it be formal?

[Bryan]

I'm really starting to appreciate the beauty of the box pleat.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Pleats (repressed!):

We need to help MacWage's kilt break out of it's shell a bit -- it's pleats are feeling repressed!

Ba-DUM-bum!

[Phil]

A "low rise" kilt is going to look wrong at a formal function compared to other kilts. If you want a "low rise kilt" use it for casual wear. Save the traditional waisted kilts for formal ones.



It is the Galbraith Ancient tartan in 16 oz. I am very biased but I think it is a very handsome tartan (I bet Phil would agree with me).

Cheers

Jamie

Yep I have to agree there, don't think you could get a better one anywhere. I only have the traditional type of kilts so can't comment but the guys here look good. I would go for a 16 oz worsted cloth though if you do go for a 4-yarder as the lighter fabrics are more likely to crease and wouldn't look good at a formal event.

[Cawdorian]

It really doesn't matter if the kilt is a four or five yarder or a eight yard tank. If the kilt is well made and fits the wearer properly, the vast majority of people will ever know the difference.

Over the period of a year I go to several formal events where there are 75 to 100 kilted gentlemen in attendance, it is very difficult to pick a four or five yarder out of the crowd. The ones that stand out are the guys who are wearing the kilt too low, too long, or are wearing a very sloppily put together outfit. If the outfit is reasonably correct, well fitting and worn with the proper accessories, you will never be able to pick them out of the crowd. They will fit right in.

Wear what works for you, there are no kilt police out there.

[HeathBar]

Both Rocky and Matt make fine looking kilts. While each use a different style and construction, they are both experts in their trade. One thing you have to consider is the tartan you want. Rocky's semi-trads are made from mostly P/V material. And I didn't see the Murray of Atholl on the P/V list. Matt works only with wool kilting material. But I'm sure Rocky can get your tartan in wool. I've seen it available from most mills in various weights and colors (modern, ancient, weathered).
Which ever kiltmaker you choose, I think you will be pleased.

[BEEDEE]

This is me in a USA Kilts 5 yarder. Don't see why you can't wear it to a formal occasion.



Brian

[Bryan]

...I didn't see the Murray of Atholl on the P/V list.

It's there. Most people just list it under the name Murray.

[Bryan]

This is me in a USA Kilts 5 yarder. Don't see why you can't wear it to a formal occasion.

So you are pleased with it then? May I ask the weight of the wool? I think it looks great and as I said before, according to Matt Newsome's great article on the 4-yard, it is THE original tailored kilt, albeit with the box pleats. I just don't get why the 8-yard is the end all be all in formal kilts. My tank is really nice, but I don't see a lot of difference between it and a 4-yard, except the pleats won't be AS deep.

[Shriner]

Even an affordable kilt with the right stuff looks great!



I am the second one from the left, I am wearing my 16oz. Hunting Stewart from Frugal Corner that cost me $68.00. No one there could tell the difference and the other three are wearing kilts from $350.00 up.

John

[McClef]

I take it the gentleman on the right is a Lodge GM but looks like the sporran and the apron are having a battle for dominance.