A word of caution about Atlanta Kilts

**Joseph McLaren** · 10th June 09, 01:12 AM

what a sad story. That experience could so easily put someone off kilts for life.

**kiltedsawyer** · 10th June 09, 05:49 AM

This is the same enterprise that rented a kilt, PC, etc. to my brother and gave him no instruction on how to wear it. I brought this up in another thread but did not mention Atlanta Kilts. I hope they turn it around or go out of business.
Respectfully,
David

**slohairt** · 10th June 09, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by kiltedsawyer

This is the same enterprise that rented a kilt, PC, etc. to my brother and gave him no instruction on how to wear it. I brought this up in another thread but did not mention Atlanta Kilts. I hope they turn it around or go out of business.
Respectfully,
David

Unfortunately, I think a lot of rental places do that, if various weddings I've been to and photos I've seen are any indication.

You all know the look: Kilts worn on the hip, hanging well past the knee, white hose pulled up to the knees and beyond, ghillie laces reaching almost that high, a sporran slung too low, a Prince Charlie which is too short and showing a gaping expanse of shirt both at cuffs and waist, and a belt and buckle hanging loosely round the waist!

**GreenDragon** · 10th June 09, 11:06 AM

This story is sad, depressing and angering all at the same time.

**NorCalPiper** · 10th June 09, 06:07 AM

Since we are based in Atlanta, we approached them about upgrading their horrible hose they were offering with their rentals. The stock that we saw was really about the lowest of the rung. A GB PV kilt would have been a VAST improvement over the acrylic kilts they were renting. EVen the brogues did not look normal. The work staff were polite and had a good time with my daughter, but my overall impression is that these guys were interested in renting for occasions to people who have little or no knowledge of highland attire (Our sample diced and argyll hose were met with confused looks-And when we explained that these were the more proper attire for dress outfits, it was replied that the owner made all the decisions and he wasn't there. Never heard back)

Anyway, this is not a place to buy, even though its offered. If you need a kilt outfit by 4:30PM today, then you might want to swallow hard and see them. If not, you got no business there.

**McNulty** · 10th June 09, 06:33 AM

There are unscrupulous people out there waiting for the un-informed to wander by. It is good to have a memory jogger tossed out to remind all of us to be aware of what we want to buy via the web. Thanx Wizard!
Nulty

**Dan R Porter** · 10th June 09, 07:14 AM

SO that is the Tag from GOld Bros.?

**McMurdo** · 10th June 09, 07:26 AM

Originally Posted by Dan R Porter

SO that is the Tag from GOld Bros.?

As far as I know that's it.

**Dan R Porter** · 10th June 09, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

As far as I know that's it.

There is a local shop here, in Saint Charles Missouri, that sells $400.00+ kilts with that tag! I am thankful you posted that! I always go in there and feel the kilts and think to myself"Wow that is stiff for wool!"

They have a house of edgar swatch book on the shelf next to them, and the feel-to-the touch does not compare to their kilts! you guys saved me some humiliation! Thanks...

**gilmore** · 10th June 09, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by Dan R Porter

There is a local shop here, in Saint Charles Missouri, that sells $400.00+ kilts with that tag! I am thankful you posted that! I always go in there and feel the kilts and think to myself"Wow that is stiff for wool!"

They have a house of edgar swatch book on the shelf next to them, and the feel-to-the touch does not compare to their kilts! you guys saved me some humiliation! Thanks...

The next time you are in there, you might do what Howie Nicholsby once did to show me the difference between wool and acrylic: pour beer over each. The beer flows off the wool like water off a duck's back. The acrylic...well, not so much.