Thanks Matt!

Bad pun coming..but I'm not one of those who tries to keep up with the 'joneses'. One, not every look or tartan is for me and two, I have a budget to live by as well. I've been wearing kilts for a few years now, primarily at first for highland games, then pub going, then out with friends...slowly wearing kilts for different occasions and just because I feel like it. I'd like to be able to wear kilts daily for work, but right now I don't think that's a possibility.

I LOVE the pictures that folks here post of all their new toys, but I don't get bit with the envy bug. I'm happy for them. I have 9 kilts and the most I've paid for one is just over $120.00. Although I have a handmade Newsome in the works for a VERY special reason--it's taken me years to get to that.

I'm happy with my Stillwater Standards for my 'dress kilts'. Jerry has most of the tartans I like to wear--still hoping he'll get a Prince of Wales someday. For my bashing about I wear Sportkilts and SWK Economy's.

I'm stuggling with deciding to buy a Breamar or Argyll coat with vest for more formal occasions and the cost of $200.00 is a bit scary for a cheap one--yet I spend $300.00-$400.00 for a suit and not think of it.

We CAN be kilted well without breaking the bank--I'm proof--or at least well enough for my wife to tell me I look great when we go out. (What guy needs more, eh?)

I guess the whole thing balances on how much patience someone has and do they see this as a "get things now" or do they see wearing kilts as something they'll do for the rest of their lives? If you see it in the long run, then they'll be time and money for the bright-shiny toys when/if you need them.

Matt--keep up the posts--I love seeing the new things at the shop.