Alan H, thanks for the review. I for one appreciate your examples of why kilts are not cheap--unless you want a cheap kilt. And I don't want a cheap kilt because cheap kilts look . . . you know!

It's tempting opt for the lesser items--and sometimes we do that--but a kilt is like a pair of glasses. When you buy new glasses, there are many frames to choose from. Some are cheap and look it, and others are expensive. And wouldn't you know it! the ones that look best are not the cheap ones. However, a pair of glasses is so important to one's overall look--and you only buy one or two--that you dare not just get the cheap pair.

Same with a kilt. Unless you're only using it for swamping out the septic tank or highland sports events, you really don't want to look like a characature of a kilted gentleman--you want to look like a well turned out kilted gentleman. At least I do.

And a person who can turn out a well--tailored kilt is a true craftsman. And it takes lots of time to make a kilt. And the materials are not cheap. So, there you are.

I have just bought some very nice tartan wool, and I will soon--after saving my pennies for a couple more months--pay an expert kiltmaker to craft a fine kilt for me. It's worth the wait and worth the cost.

Thanks again, Alan.