Sorry Snowbear, I missed this first time around. I'm really pleased that you like the Royal Stewart. It looks just as fantastic as my Bruce kilt. £260 isn't cheap but It's not as expensive as some companies ask for a hand sewn kilt. I'm glad you're happy with your investment.
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Very helpful comparison for those contemplating the whole 9 yards (e.g. me). Thank you. Could you offer some indication of how the handmade, and heavier, kilt feels to you? Some I have seen really appeared awfully heavy.
They are much heavier but once strapped on it's barely noticable. It also doesn't fly about in the lightest breezes and the swish and swing (because of the weight) is not found in lighter alternative fabrics... These kilts are also individually tailored works of art and worth every penny of the extra expense. Well worth saving up for.
The heavier kilts feels better. It actually feels to me like the StillWater kilt is heavier than my handsewn, even the handsewn is 300g heavier. If you have a perfect average body, you might feel the same with a off the rack kilt. A handsewn is made to fit exactley you, not everyone one the world with a 36" waist.
The handsewn actually looks better, tighter, swing better, and more like a solid kilt. You will also have the advantage that it will not fly up so easily (good to keep in mind when going to ceilidhs).
I have these 3 kilts at the moment, and I like them all three. I could do without the casual one, but I love my Royal Stewart because it just is the best kilt I will ever have. The Black Stewart is good when going to a consert, pub, etc. where I don't want to risk my best kilt.
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