A great kilt is a fine thing to wear, and I enjoy mine on the rare occassions that I wear it. Usually, it is for very dressy occassions, although I have been known to don it with a blue-painted face for Halloween. The kids loved it.

It's easy to do, but I reccomedn that you get 5 yards of cloth. You and I are about the same size, and try to find 60" although 58" will do. You can shop the remnant sales of Burnett's and Struth or some other supplier to find a better price. 5 yards is pretty short, so if you find a remnant, it ought to be very attractivey priced.

If you want to go all out, you could even have a competent tailor sew in some belt loops at the right place to facilitate donning the thing. I wish I had done that when I ordered my, but I was unwisely frugal. Also, the ends (the 60" side, not the selvage side) should be frayed a bit, but yoy can do that sitting on the couch while watching the news. I recommend So You're Going to Wear . . . for some good advice on setting the whole thing up.

Good luck