looking for a formal look but not the price

[angerli]

Hi this is my first time posting and hope that the form is open. I have been wearing sport kilts now for a couple of years and have four of them. they are of good quality and look and I like them alot for the everyday run around. I was woundering though if their is a place that I can get a traditional look with out haveing to pay the 500.00 dollar price tag. I found some places on line, but I feel their is some that I may be missing. Just thought I would ask
thanks
kurt

Welcome, Kurt!!

I've had some DARN good luck on eBay.co.uk (that's eBay England). I've done wearches for kilt jackets and I've nailed down several Harris Tweed ones for very good prices. Make sure you know your measurements for sure, and be prepared to give the garment to your cleaners' when you get it. Works for me.

Sandy

[mbhandy]

I have not seen the Stillwater wool kilts in person, only in photo, but wonder what traditional characteristics they have. Does anyone know the weight of the wool?

From Stillwaters web site:

Black Watch Tartan
• Made from 16-ounce Australian Merino Wool

http://pro.channeladvisor.com/storef...9&aid=31417501

MrBill

[Jerry]

Look up in the upper right hand corner of every page on this forum, where it says, "Kilt Store, XMarks The Scot Discounts" and click on the banner, They have 16 oz wool 8 yard kilts for under $400.00, depending on the tartan you choose. I saw a Balmoral in "Macneil of Barra" for $343.00. There are others in that range also, that was just the one I'm looking at now.

[bikercelt1]

At the risk of sounding like an elitist (which I'm not) I would advise you to bite the bullet and buy a good wool kilt. You already know the wearing of a kilt since you have multiple sportkilts. Get a really good kilt even if it costs you $500 or more, in the long run you'll save money. I know this for a fact. I have several kilts that I bought because they were "more affordable". I don't like them and rarely ever wear them. I wasted enough money to pay for a wool kilt in the process. There are some really good alternative kilts out there, I love my USA kilts, my Bearkilt, my Stillwater kilt, and my Utilikilts. Each of them is a great garment but none of them are a "substitute" for my formal wool kilt.

Jamie

[Colin]

At the risk of sounding like an elitist (which I'm not) I would advise you to bite the bullet and buy a good wool kilt. You already know the wearing of a kilt since you have multiple sportkilts. Get a really good kilt even if it costs you $500 or more, in the long run you'll save money. I know this for a fact. I have several kilts that I bought because they were "more affordable". I don't like them and rarely ever wear them. I wasted enough money to pay for a wool kilt in the process. There are some really good alternative kilts out there, I love my USA kilts, my Bearkilt, my Stillwater kilt, and my Utilikilts. Each of them is a great garment but none of them are a "substitute" for my formal wool kilt.

Jamie

I totally agree with you now Jamie!!! For all that I spent on my 4 casual kilts, I could have bought a really good 5 yard and 8 yard handsewn wool kilt. The fit, the feel, the look, and the durability is just so much more.

Not to take away from my other kilts as each has it's plus points, but they just can't compare to the traditional 8 yard handsewn wool kilt. It's nice to have a few others for trips to the pub or for the dry heat of the summer though.

[KiltedKnight]

Just a suggestion and I know that this is not for everyone but a friend of mine wanted to be kilted after he saw myself and my wife decked out and going places dressed in Scottish attire but he couldn't afford or justify going all out and emptying the bank account. What he did was this; he took advantage of one of those annoying letters from a credit card company and got one with a $2,000 limit. he then purchased everything that he could possibly want or need including a kilted skirt for his wife and whatever. He paid off the credit card in his own good time and had a great time with his new Scottish attire, his justification? He will never have to buy another suit as long as he lives and the Tartan Kilt never changes styles and never will.

Chris.

[Colin]

Just a suggestion and I know that this is not for everyone but a friend of mine wanted to be kilted after he saw myself and my wife decked out and going places dressed in Scottish attire but he couldn't afford or justify going all out and emptying the bank account. What he did was this; he took advantage of one of those annoying letters from a credit card company and got one with a $2,000 limit. he then purchased everything that he could possibly want or need including a kilted skirt for his wife and whatever. He paid off the credit card in his own good time and had a great time with his new Scottish attire, his justification? He will never have to buy another suit as long as he lives and the Tartan Kilt never changes styles and never will.

Chris.

Damn it Chris!!!!! That sounds like something I would have.........wait, why can't I still do that.......

Not a half bad idea for you guys that are good with those little cards. Me and Visa get along a little too well for my wife's liking, so I have not had a card (my own choice) for years.

It's still abetter option that Department store Credit cards. Those are the real killers.

[flyv65]

Not a half bad idea for you guys that are good with those little cards. Me and Visa get along a little too well for my wife's liking, so I have not had a card (my own choice) for years.

Hmm, I yield too easily to the siren song of credit myself, Colin. That's why my wife I have allowance accounts for our fun spending. When I've saved enough for about 65% of a kilt purchase, I order it: then it seems easier to save the last 35% when I know I've got one "on the way" to pay for.

Bryan...it doesn't take that long to squirrel it away...

[MacHummel]

I too sometimes have to stop before pulling out the plastic. I love to buy stuff especially when it comes to kilt attire.

[Iolaus]

I've got the number, exp. date, and verification number memorized. Let her take the card!