Hello Nulty (as well as everyone else that has responded)
Thanks for the advice. I think I've narrowed down my search. I'm looking at a "Standard 8 Yard Kilt" (Lochcarron Heavyweight or Jura Range Heavyweight Kilt), from TartanWeb (www.tartanweb.com). Although, I think I'm leaning more towards the Lochcarron kilt (I haven't found too much out there on Jura Range). I'm very sure I would rather begin with an 8 yard kilt. Then, after a bit, pickup a 5 yard kilt as well .