First Kilt

[Nighthawk]

I agree wholeheartedly with that Nighthawk. I've seen and handled a sport Kilt although I haven't actually worn one... The one I saw was tartan coloured at least but it felt like it was made of winsiette (pyjama cotton). I know a lot of the membership like them but they are not my favourite.

Yeah, I bought mine based on reputation and photos... Never will I make that mistake again! If I can't handle it, or it's not made from a material that I'm familiar with... Well, it was a $125 lesson that was well learned.

[Whidbey78]

Yeah, I bought mine based on reputation and photos... Never will I make that mistake again! If I can't handle it, or it's not made from a material that I'm familiar with... Well, it was a $125 lesson that was well learned.

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That's pretty much what I did. It's fine for hanging around the house, so I opted not to do the Kilts For Clunkers trade. They are not worth the price IMO. I'm not big on acrylics either...they wrinkle to easily, don't hold a pleat all that well, pill quickly and there is the whole flamability issue.

USAK casual is the best deal in a sub-$150 kilt. There are cheaper alternatives, but for what you get, and its quality, it's a bargain.

[Santa Wally]

I bought my first kilt, a Wallace (my family tartan) Sport Kilt at a festival. Was only OK for a little while. Within 2 months I ordered a made-to-measure USA Casual kilt and got a kilt that really fit. Then I ordered my wool Clan Claus kilt. A few months later, I traded in the Wallace Sport Kilt with Rocky's Cash for Clunker program and got a Wallace tartan USA Casual and Isle of Skye USA Casual. So now I have 3 made-to-measure USA Casual kilts and recommend them highly.I wear them when driving and as much as possible. My wool kilts, Clan Claus and an 8 yard Wool Wallace kilt (purchased from a Clan Wallace Society member) are saved for the special occasions.