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23rd May 08, 10:37 AM
#51
I, too, just buy extra-tall shirts with long tails at the store and wear those with my kilt. I also buy a collar size larger if I'm going to be piping.
"To the make of a piper go seven years of his own learning, and seven generations before. At the end of his seven years one born to it will stand at the start of knowledge, and leaning a fond ear to the drone he may have parley with old folks of old affairs." - Neil Munro
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23rd May 08, 03:16 PM
#52
O.K. Here is the low down.
The liner arrived today. The material, fit, and finish are first rate. I asked for an exact measurement, both in length and lower circumference, and that is what I got. Despite much trying to generate some static I just couldn't get a spark either with wool or acrylic. Nor was there a hint of cling. The wide (3/4") elastic is comfortable and fully covered. All seams are serged as well as sewn, and the bottom hem is double stitched. The lag between my custom order and delivery was a little over one week. All in all I am satisfied that I got more than my money's worth.
The summer hiking season is upon us here in the Southern Appalachians, and a smooth cling-free liner is going to make the woolies even more comfortable.
I know some of you are skeptical. At least on the outside. But, as with kilts themselves, you'll never know what you are missing if you don't try.
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23rd May 08, 03:55 PM
#53
 Originally Posted by Standard
If I'm not mistaken from reading past postings by Matt and others, isn't the long tailed shirt very historically correct for kilt wear. Seems to accomplish the same task of keeping the kilt clean for regemental wearers. Not too sure I'd be comfortable wearing the "liner", but that's just my opinion.
Yes, that's what I said above along with some others. Is there a known source for the long T-shirt? I could go for some of these for the sake of variety.
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23rd May 08, 06:30 PM
#54
Worn some... never washed?
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23rd May 08, 07:13 PM
#55
I still have the three underkilts from Je something or other way back when. But they were taking money and not shipping last I heard. Don't know if that was ever rectified.
Even though my hand sewn wool kilts are lined, I can't wash the liner so I wear the underkilts. Even though I can wash my USA Kilts semi-trads and casuals its easier to wash the underkilt.
Guess I should get me some pinking shears too and make some of my own out of all the WalMarche' tartan boxer shorts I own.
Tell you what guys...don't knock it or turn away from it until you try it...easy to get used to it. At last weekend's Retreat I shared a room with two other guys and had no problem getting dressed in my kilts by first doning the underkilt. No teasing. Just a matter of fact garment. Don't see how there's any difference between two unbifurcated garments...
Ron
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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24th May 08, 08:17 AM
#56
You said it, Ron. All the advantages of freedom, it protects your kils from excess body oils and so reduces frequency of washing, prevents (or minimizes) "red helmet syndrome), and id you're in a situation, like a kilt booth at a games, where you want to try on a different kilt, modesty i preserved. There's no down-side.
Convener, Georgia Chapter, House of Gordon (Boss H.O.G.)
Where 4 Scotsmen gather there'll usually be a fifth.
7/5 of the world's population have a difficult time with fractions.
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24th May 08, 09:01 AM
#57
 Originally Posted by JerseyLawyer
I, too, just buy extra-tall shirts with long tails at the store and wear those with my kilt. I also buy a collar size larger if I'm going to be piping. 
About the collar, I learned the hard way (per ardua) to increase the size of my tuxedo shirt (and other shirts that require a tie) by about an inch to accommodate my piping.
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24th May 08, 09:03 AM
#58
 Originally Posted by Riverkilt
I still have the three underkilts from Je something or other way back when. But they were taking money and not shipping last I heard. Don't know if that was ever rectified.
Even though my hand sewn wool kilts are lined, I can't wash the liner so I wear the underkilts. Even though I can wash my USA Kilts semi-trads and casuals its easier to wash the underkilt.
Guess I should get me some pinking shears too and make some of my own out of all the WalMarche' tartan boxer shorts I own.
Tell you what guys...don't knock it or turn away from it until you try it...easy to get used to it. At last weekend's Retreat I shared a room with two other guys and had no problem getting dressed in my kilts by first doning the underkilt. No teasing. Just a matter of fact garment. Don't see how there's any difference between two unbifurcated garments...
Ron
Well, it could start a riot, but I'm willing to take the chance. I'm ordering a few today.
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24th May 08, 12:39 PM
#59
 Originally Posted by Jack Daw
Yes, that's what I said above along with some others. Is there a known source for the long T-shirt? I could go for some of these for the sake of variety.
http://www.internationalmale.com/pro...=&Au=RollupKey
A kilted Celt on the border.
Kentoc'h mervel eget bezań saotret
Omne bellum sumi facile, ceterum ęgerrume desinere.
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24th May 08, 01:44 PM
#60
 Originally Posted by Ruanaidh
Thanks, Ruanaidh. Unfortunately, they do not come in my size, but I'll find another vendor. Thanks, again.
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