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14th April 07, 02:01 PM
#1
O.K.
I think that it's not so much a kilt as a kinda 'New wave punk kilt'
If you're going to get it and wear it as a kilt, you'll need it to be just a tad shorter, and to get a better sporran.
I'm going to stick with my suggestion that you get something from ebay.co.uk. The shipping to Europe is cheap and you will have a decent quality kilt.
If it's that tartan you are really after, here is a kilt in that tartan and a decent, nice sporran.
The total cost for both including shipping to europe is... yep, 75 euros.
Believe me, in the long run it would be worth it to invest in these and save up for something like a stillwater when you feel you can afford it.
Kilt is here...
Sporran is here...
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14th April 07, 04:40 PM
#2
I dont like the length or the waistband personally, as well as it looking a little on the light side. To be fair, I'm a traditionalist, and WAY too old to be nightclubbing, but IMO that's about the crowd it's aimed at. For a cyberpunk fashion statement, it's probably brilliant, but as a kilt it doesn't quite make it.
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14th April 07, 04:49 PM
#3
Worn too low, too long for "trad" tastes. My preference runs to "from floating ribs to just over the knee" but that's, as I said, my preference. Heck, I've spent 75 Euros (or the equivalent) on sillier things (and probably will again).
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14th April 07, 05:47 PM
#4
I think that if they had told the model to wear it a tad higher it would look no worse than any other MUG. The sporran is also far too low. Ouch.
I wonder about the fabric. It seems light but that may just be the way they posed it.
As for the styling, I could wear something similar.
75 eros though, may be a bit much for that MUG unless it's wool, and of a good quality. Are there pockets?
And is it really made by an underwear company?
Steve Ashton
www.freedomkilts.com
Skype (webcam enabled) thewizardofbc
I wear the kilt because: Swish + Swagger = Swoon.
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15th April 07, 05:43 AM
#5
Save the 75 euros and buy a real kilt. If you like that kid of thing ask someone if they could make you one. I'm sure someone on the list could make you one for alot cheaper than that!
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15th April 07, 06:14 AM
#6
Calling this kilt awfull is no different than what
the hard core traditionalists called utilikilts a short
while back. I'll agree that the presentation is poor,
but if it showed a regular guy acting like a regular
guy while wearing this kilt, it may actually look OK.
It would be a bit better with a larger tartan sett, and
darker colors. The waistband draws too much
attention. The length is reasonable, maybe a bit
long, but I'd rather see one too long than too short.
(and I consider to the top of the knee almost too
short on some men, and way too short on others.)
It does look like it is being worn too low, as well.
The shape looks like it was derived from a womens
skirt, and gives the wearer a feminine look. I can't
see how it is closed, maybe elastic. If it is, this may
contribute to this appearance. Worn as part of a
normal outfit, this may not be so prominent, since
shirts aren't usually so form fitting.
The sporran looks dangerous.
If this kilt is being marketed now, I wonder
what kind of research the manufacturer did.
Either they are trying to set a new direction
in fashion, or are doing a poor job of jumping
on the bandwagon.
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15th April 07, 08:39 AM
#7
While Kelly and I both agree it looks too girly (b/c the waistband on the bias), she does like it and wants to know where you saw it!
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15th April 07, 09:52 AM
#8
 Originally Posted by RockyR
While Kelly and I both agree it looks too girly (b/c the waistband on the bias), she does like it and wants to know where you saw it!
Rocky,
It's easy to track where an image came from by looking at the image's URL. The image posted came from the site I'll link below, but be advised this site is NOT safe for work and just reinforces my opinion that the damn thing is, as someone else put it, "awful" (whether it's politically correct to actually express a solicited opinion or not).
I'll put it to you this way, the garment was not intended to be worn outside the bedroom. OK? Plain enough?
Fair warning given. One last chance to NOT click the link below. If you do, get the kiddies away from the computer.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (URL removed )
Specifically, look about two thirds of the way down this XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (URL removed)
Last edited by Panache; 15th April 07 at 12:55 PM.
Reason: Links removed for Adult Content - Panache
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15th April 07, 11:50 AM
#9
Scott - I went to the site as well. The site says it all!! I for one will continue to stick with 'mainstream' kilts.
Brian
In a democracy it's your vote that counts; in feudalism, it's your Count that votes.
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15th April 07, 08:27 PM
#10
Looks like Goth, Club, Fashion, Fetish kinda stuff. It's not to my taste, but to each their own.
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