New Alt.Kilt Review

**Doc Canary** · 31st March 11, 03:30 PM

My tan dress cotton twill classic build kilt (Say that three times fast!) arrived today. The package was shipped on Monday and and arrived on Thursday. Not bad in my opinion. The kilt came wraped in a dark brown cloth tied with a silver ribbon along with a "Kilted for Kid Kid's Cancer" patch and business cards. This was a very quaint touch and set the tone that this was going ot be a very diffrent and personal experience: Hand wrapped kilt in cloth with a ribbon vs a kilt in an opaque mylar bag. Wil make sure i find appropriate use for the packing materials.
My first impression of the kilt was "This is very cool," The kilt has a very professional look and finish, but at the same time has a sense of character and personality that let you know it is a one of a kind creation. The kilt is heavy, even though it is made with the same weight material as a pair of dress casual pants. There is the "man of substance" factor coming into play. The color is rich and the fabric has a very pleasing, subtle, texture that I can best describe as "wavy". I like the texture and don't anticipate it causeing any issues during wear.
The stitching is excellent, with no extra/stray threads apparent either inside or outside of the kilt. As expected, the pleats are crisp and lay perfectly. I requested hidden front left and right pockets and a right rear wallet pocket, which took extra time to complete according to the kilt maker. They are sewn excellently as is the rest of the kilt and were well worth the extra time taken. The "floating waist band" feature seems a bit different compaired to the other construction aspects, but since it can facilitate at least a one size adjustment up or down, I will not look a gift horse in the mouth.
The kilt fits great and the afore mentioned weight aids in giving the pleats that "real kilt swish" you read about all the time, which is not typical for modern kilts. The pockets function well and don't alter the lines of the garmet when used. My favorite custom feature, an asymmetrical hem, works great. This is another "man of substance" feature that literally give a bit more coverage and come off as looking very stylish.
In short, I like the product and will order another for sure. Good job Atl.Kilt!
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