Help me spend 250 USD

[Kent Frazier]

Thanks for everyone's opinions so far. I'll try to answer the questions thus far:

Tartan: Fraser is my clan tartan. Since this is my first kilt, I'm thinking I would like one in a Fraser tartan. I am also open to the pros and cons of doing so.

Hose: There are no Highland games, or other activities (casual, formal, etc.) in my area. I envision this kilt being worn mostly in a casual setting with some mid rise hiking boots (my usual casual shoe). Would the socks sold a "boot socks" or "hiking socks" work for the time being? Being aware of the "kilt police" comments in another thread of mine.

Obviously, I would like the best kilt I can afford, given my limited funds, but I also don't want to be caught without the proper "outfit".

[Monkey@Arms]

Hose: There are no Highland games, or other activities (casual, formal, etc.) in my area. I envision this kilt being worn mostly in a casual setting with some mid rise hiking boots (my usual casual shoe). Would the socks sold a "boot socks" or "hiking socks" work for the time being? Being aware of the "kilt police" comments in another thread of mine.

I wear hiking/boot socks with casual kilt outfits all the time (soccer socks too). The main idea is a bulky looking sock in a complementary color worn scrunched down.

Best regards,

Jake

[ccga3359]

Everything TattooBrad said. Seriously look at USAKilts casual package. You budgeted a decent amount, you could go Stillwater and save some money or you can upgrade to Poly-Viscous with USAKilt. And Hey if you talk to Rocky real nice he'll bring the cost up to that $250 threshold (just don't go spreading that around). That being said if you were to go with SWK I'm sure you'd still be more than happy with the kilt.

[fluter]

I envision this kilt being worn mostly in a casual setting with some mid rise hiking boots (my usual casual shoe). Would the socks sold a "boot socks" or "hiking socks" work for the time being?

Sure, ditto ski socks or over-the-calf dress socks, depending on your shoes. A fanny pack can double as a sporran until you get the kit assembled. It's your look: you choose!

My first kilt arrived ahead of sporran and hose. I had a fanny pack and some tall ski socks, so I wore it.

While some prefer the look of an inexpensive leather sporran, the SWK nylon cargo sporran ("Night Stalker") wins in my estimation for sheer utility.