Buying a Kilt :D

**MacBean** · 2nd June 10, 03:33 PM

If you want a very economical MacBean casual kilt, look no further than Burnett's and Struth who advertise here as they sell a MacBean Ancient 5 yard casual for an exceptional price. They also make full-length kilts, but their special sale casuals in select tartans have been mentioned here many times. Although nearly everyone recommends the better quality kilts, and although I have ordered a hand-made MacBean Modern from Barbara, I don't think I or my son will stop wearing that first casual B&S MacBean Ancient. It's lighter, and that matters to me too.

As for jackets, I've done exceptionally well watching eBay for used vintage jackets which seem to appear mostly in rather small sizes.

**bricelythgoe** · 2nd June 10, 03:58 PM

Go for the 8 yard 16 oz wool. I personally do not like wool (for the weight and the warmth) but most people say it is a must on the cold days. You just need to figure out who you are going to buy from.. Good Luck!

**Hothir Ethelnor** · 6th June 10, 11:29 AM

The Jacobite shirt?

definitely will make your kilt more costumy. I wouldn't recommend it for every day wear.

**davidlpope** · 6th June 10, 12:18 PM

I second that advice. Avoid "Jacobite" shirts or risk looking like you've mistaken a Highland Gathering for the Renaissance Fair.

David

**Colin MacBean** · 6th June 10, 12:31 PM

Well I must say I'm rather happy they are Jacobite shirts

Same side at the battle of Culloden

It would really suck if they were Stewart shirts

If I was to not get a Jacobite shirt would it be better to just wear a regular white dress shirt or is there some special type of white dress shirt that is supposed to be worn with the kilt?

Thanks again

**artificer** · 6th June 10, 01:37 PM

For delightful examples of putting a kilted outfit together, you'd be hard pressed to go wrong looking HERE, or even HERE. The first is a link to a photo-archive of HRH Prince Charles- probably one of the most put-together men in a kilt, in my opinion. The second is a thread by our own creagdhubh.

It would be hard to put a foot wrong by following any of the images linked.

**hot_rod29** · 3rd July 10, 04:22 PM

The gents on the forum have excellent advice, especially for stretching your money. As a younger guy here's my take on casual fashion. Pick a golf shirt, or a t-shirt (generally large logo's make the best statement) and a set of high top hiking boots. Couple that with a nice wide belt and you can take or leave the sporran. It's a great outfit for the bars and the girls (of all ages) love to try and see if you're going "regimental," so expect to get pinched at least. For a younger guy, if you are not balding early wearing a hat makes you look like you are trying too hard or are a dork. Trust me I used to love hats too but finally gave them up and am better off for it. It's an easy look that lets you go lots of different ways and doesn't cost much. But dear lord stay away from the jacobite shirt unless you're going to Renfest and then it's up to the statement you want to make.

**Colin MacBean** · 3rd July 10, 11:20 PM

Strong opinion for a guy with 2 posts

I'm fine with being a dork

I'll keep my fancy hat

I'm staying away from the jacobite shirts for now though... Compromise

**hot_rod29** · 4th July 10, 12:20 AM

Hey, if you like the loose shirt look don't let anyone talk you out of it... the guys here know a lot about kilt fashion and traditional clothes and colors and won't steer you wrong. But each man's taste is something that he has to develop. I don't have a lot of experience with the dressier ways to wear a kilt but I have been wearing one off and on for about 7 years.

As a young man I assume that you are interested in women; making your kilt obviously a part of your everyday wear shows that you have self confidence and aren't making a special effort. People pick up on that and they will frequently approach you. That means you're half way to making new friends or meeting the cute girl two tables over... that or everyone is chuckling cause you just got mauled by a "cougar."

Strong opinion for a guy with 2 posts

my job doesn't really allow for people with weak opinions.

**dfmacliam** · 6th June 10, 02:16 PM

A dress shirt would be appropriate... And for shoes a regular pair of dress shoes. I wear wingtips, myself. Dress as if you were wearing a suit, on that same formality, and then dress down or up from that point.. The best looks are usually the simplest to put together.
A charcoal tweed jacket and a four/five button waistcoat makes a great base... You can add a different colored waistcoat for a bit of variety.
A simple sporran in black is a good base, and I would suggest a sporran belt instead of the chain, also.

There is a thread called 10 looks with one kilt, it shows two different men showing various levels of formality wearing one kilt.