Kilts - A Lifetime Investment

[Tommie]

Very cool! Would it be possible to "cheat" a little and just try to wear it a bit lower?

Beat me to it.Thats what I was thinking.

[Ian.MacAllan]

What surprises me is not the kilt's condition but yours. Your ability to wear a 40-year-old boy's kilt strikes me dumb. Fortunately I don't need to speak to type.

It is a little short, but it is only a little short and that is much preferable to too long. I think kilt strap extenders would let it settle on your hips enough to bring the selvage to your kneecaps.

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[ozth3dog]

Like everyone else, I hope my kilts last as long and still look as good!! Thats amazing.

[David Duncan]

This is proof positive that a quality kilt will last a lifetime and longer, and look better than any other item of clothing of a similar age. You will be able to pass that one onto a grandson.

Kind Regards,

David.

www.your-kilt.com

[duchessofnc]

What is just as impressive as the age of the kilt is the fact that you are the same size around the waist to still wear it. Brava!

[McMurdo]

My first kilt is from Alex Scott and co. it was stitched up in 1950 for my dad, here it is on him 1950 Aberdeen, Scotland


And on me 2005 Whitby Ontario, Canada


Yes if you take care of it a well made hand-sewn Scottish kilt can and will last a lifetime, I've still got the sporran Dad wore in the above photo as well.

[Southern Breeze]

Since the kilt is a little short for me, I've been considering giving it to my nephew for Christmas. He's 11.

Looks like I may be guilty of contributing to the kilting of a minor......

[Southern Breeze]

What is just as impressive as the age of the kilt is the fact that you are the same size around the waist to still wear it. Brava!

It fits, but only on the last holes on the strap.

[Mangetout]

QVS identifies this kilt as having come from the Queen Victoria School, Dunblane. It is Hunting Stewart tartan.

[cessna152towser]

Superb. My oldest kilt dates from as recent as 1994 but is still as good as new, I hope one day I will have a grandson to pass my kilts on to.