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    Advice on buying....

    Hi all,

    Well. I have one UK, which I bought a few years back, but stopped wearing because I lost a lot of weight. Anyway, the time has come to start wearing one again.

    What I would love, is the Argyll Style Kilt from Alpha Kilts, but in Scott Hunting Green(Modern). I love the modern style of the contemporary ones but not the colors they tend to come in. Its my one regret about my utilikilt is that its Khaki.

    I was born in Scotland, and moved to England when I was 8, and then to Florida when I was 18. So at 24 I want to get back into my kilt.

    Any ideas?

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    Alpha Kilts can make the Argyle in olive green, but there's plenty of other contemporary kilt makers that can help. Check out Freedom Kilts, Union Kilts, Amerikilts, and R Kilts.

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    Just let me know what color you want. If you want a Contemporary in Tartan, with Pockets, I can do that too.
    Steve Ashton
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    I wear the kilt because:
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    How about a semitrad from Rocky?

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC View Post
    Just let me know what color you want. If you want a Contemporary in Tartan, with Pockets, I can do that too.


    I was going to say that the Wizard is probably your best bet on this one, and by the time I logged in...

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    Welcome from Michigan,USA. This is the place to find out how to get what you want or need. Good luck, not that you need it here!!

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    From the Cape Fear River Valley, NC You will be able to find just about anything in "kiltland" on this forum!
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    Thank you for all the swift replies. The thing that appeals to me about Argyll are the large pleats I think its 2.5". As well as the large belt loops. Can you make something to those specs.

    I guess I need to start saving money now hah

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    Alpha Kilts are box-pleated. Most box-pleats are 2-3 inch wide range.
    I would never copy or use another Kiltmakers design but a box-pleat is a box-pleat.

    Perhaps this is a good opportunity to let out a little teaser.

    Freedom Kilts will be dropping the Industrial Model this spring and replacing it with a Box-Pleated Model.

    If you want a Box-Pleat Model in Tartan please send me a PM.
    Steve Ashton
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    Skype (webcam enabled) thewizardofbc
    I wear the kilt because:
    Swish + Swagger = Swoon.

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    Welcome, Tavoss. What part of Florida?
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