Need advice:Sport kilt –vs- Still Water standard weight

[sean_cummings]

Those who own the still waters is their a noticeable difference between the standard and the heavyweight wool? I really want the heavyweight wool Saffron, but they do not have my size and they are not sure when they will have more?

[Splash_4]

I owned a standard weight stillwater Black Stewart and gave it to my nephew. I currently own 3 heavyweight wool kilts from them. For me, I much prefer the wool. It just hangs better and breathes a lot better.

[cormacmacguardhe]

I currently own 4 kilts, 3 of them are Stillwater, the other is a Sportkilt. I would reccomend for a somewhat dressy occassion the Stillwater. Mine are all the standard weight.

[Mr. MacDougall]

I have a "the works" from SportKilt, and am quite fond of it. However, it has to be admitted that it is in no way traditional, and if that's what you want, you may want to go with the Stillwater, instead.

[Tattoo Bradley]

I'll echo the others in saying that the Stillwater Kilt will dress up much much better. And, as to your question about the heavyweight wool option versus the standard. I would, without question, take the wool kilt. The price is ridiculously low for what you get. If there's something in the SWK wool range that interests (and fits) I say go for that. I had one of the standard kilts, and just really did not care for it. It could have served well for events and such. But, for what I wanted, I just didn't like the acrylic fabric of it.

[flairball]

SWKilts are great. I'd say go for either the standard, or the HW. I've got both. I like my SWK Nightstalker standard, but because it's acrylic I don't think it'd stand up to heavy outdoor use. I use it for going to both low key events, and more serious dress up type events. No problem for what you're planning. My SWK HW Black Watch is a little heavier, and I believe wears better. It is more durable too. It has become my go to day kilt. If a HW is available it's a better choice, but don't worry about a standard, they're quality too.

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

I'll agree, SWK is the way to go. And don't forget that Sportkilt still has an elastic waistband even with the works.

The SWK standard and heavyweights are both good. I love my Nightstalker in standard, but I have to say the HW's are very nice. I have the weathered Lamont and green shadow tartan. I also have a black shadow HW, but it is an earlier model that was in acrylic.

[staticsan]

And comparing it to a NeoKilt, I understand why the SportKilt is considered lightwieght, 'casual' wear.

I was tempted to add a SWK to my collection, but, and this is neither a judgement nor a request for assistance, I have problems accessing the website that his e-commerce provider needs to fix. SWK knows the problem.

Wade.

[ozone]

See my "totally unfair comparison" thread to get a closer look at the sportkilt. It would not do for a wedding.

[scoutniagara]

Well, I wore my SK Works in Loch Ness to our Scottish Rite dinner and tour, and no one would have noticed that it was not an expensive kilt. My jacket/belt, covered the elastic back.

That being said, and the owner of four SKs and one standard SWK; I'd recommend for your purpose, the SWK standard or heavy weight wool. If you like solid-looking black, try the wool black shadow. Grant (CCGA) has one; it looks and feels great. After my CCK Maple Leaf, the SWK Black Shadow is next on my list.