Contemporary vs Traditional

[dfmacliam]

This is a very good question, because it really has a lot of depth to it. My own feelings about this subject have changed, because of what I have learned from this site. I bought cheap kilts, that helped usher me into the kilt wearing community, and it helped me take that first step.

I voted for Traditional.

I am currently waiting anxiously, for my first traditional style kilt, a Freedom Kilts Leatherneck Box Pleat. I am planning on getting a Kilt Kut Suit, from Steve, next, so I can semi formalize my appearance, for the times I need to dress up my kilt. Yeah, I did pay attention to McMurdo's and Panache's thread about one kilt and 10 looks. A traditional is really the most versitile option there is.

I have a few kilts I bought, that helped get me to this point. I started out as an uneducated buyer.. I made a couple purchases, that frankly I should have saved my money. I have a couple SWK Standards, that I like, because they resemble traditional kilts, and I have learned a lot from wearing them. I have a USAK Casual, that is my wear around the house kilt, after I get home from work, out of the shower, short errands, ect. And finally, I have a UK Survivor, I got on eBay.. I have mixed feelings on this one.... It's rugged, easy to wear, probably a bit longer than it should be.. I don't think I like the big pleats. I understand why so many really like them.. It's a very good kilt, don't get me wrong, just I realized it's not my cuppa tea.

I will probably sell off a few of the kilts, I bought, and buy what I will be more comfortable with wearing, day to day. I will buy a few more kilts, but this time, I will be educated on what I want, what works for my kilt wearing experience.