First Wool Kilt: British Columbia Tartan

**Casper** · 13th December 07, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by ccga3359

Nah, that's for when yer drinkin' with yer mouth open.

As opposed to drinking with my mouth closed, where the REAL spillage would occur (Spilly Talker!), and having to use a straw to suck my stout through my nose?

**Rex_Tremende** · 12th December 07, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by Casper

- The feel of that 16oz worsted wool... whole different league than the acrylics. I'm definitely a convert (although, the acrylics are perfect pub wear!). Much finer weave, far more luxurious feel.
- Custom made to my measurements. Fit FAR better than I expected... combined with the feel of the wool... almost orgasmic! (I said ALMOST... don't wanna soil the thing!)

And here you have stated the reasons why so many of us will say, "If you can swing it, make your first kilt a tank." I blew a lot of money on casual, contemporary, and lesser quality kilts first, thinking I was working my way into something, only to find that, well, I blew a lot of money on casual, contemporary*, and lesser quality kilts once I got my first made-to-measure tank. It is like wearing a work of art. So now I'm saving my pocket change for more kilts with no pockets.

(*But different strokes for different folks: if I didn't have the contemporary ones, I'd probably pine for them, too.)

You look great, by the way. And while I, too, prefer the lay-down collar with black tie, I like how you mixed up your wing-collar with the long tie.

Regards,
Rex.

**KiltedDawg** · 16th December 07, 05:44 PM

How long did it take to get your kilt from B-S? I took advantage of their sale and ordered one in British Columbia around Thankgiving. Just wondering if it will be here in time for the holidays. The colors look great. Looking at your pictures and reading your glowing review of the kilt again make the anticipation for its arrival even that much greater.

**KiltedDawg** · 17th December 07, 05:19 PM

I came home from work to find a wonderful suprise waiting for me. The box from Burnetts & Struth could only be one thing, my British Columbia casual kilt ordered on Thanksgiving Day. I have to echo Casper's comments. The kilt is awesome. Quality work and quick turnaround, a 16 oz. wool kilt in a splendid looking tartan, I am in awe for the value received. As someone mentioned in a previous thread, I can't believe I'm this excited about paying $199 for a kilt, but it is well worth it.

**Colin** · 7th January 08, 04:25 PM

Casper, is this what you meant by Euro tie?

**Casper** · 7th January 08, 09:44 PM

Not quite....

Mine tightens by sliding. The band is that same size, but one piece all the way around. It then goes back through the pre-tied and stiched in place knot, and tightens by pulling on it where it comes out behind the main part of the tie, just like a regular self-tied one.

Difference being that its a thinner, seamless, uniform band than a standard tie, but also doesn't have any visible clasps or hardware like your pictured tie.

I got mine from this friendly gentleman:
eBay Link

Well, Colin, if you make it up to the Spike for their Burns' Night (I was there for their 4pm Scottish New Year's) then ya might be able to snag a closer look!

- Chris

**Colin** · 8th January 08, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by Casper

Well, Colin, if you make it up to the Spike for their Burns' Night (I was there for their 4pm Scottish New Year's) then ya might be able to snag a closer look!

- Chris

I was at the Spike for Scottish New Year at 4pm as well. I was only there for a quick drink (and it jeans at the time)and than off to another party. I am likely doing a joint Burns night/ Australia Day party on the 25th with some friends.

As for ties, I am not looking for one. I got this one a few years back when I bought a used vest from Balck and Lee formal wear (on Westwood). It's a standard tuxedo tie and if Dee wanted it, it's all his. It looks great with a tux shirt.

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 7th January 08, 09:57 PM

PRE-TIED NECK TIES

Are these worn by guys that are so lazy they marry pregnant women? C'mon, how much effort does it take to tie a tie???

And tell me you're not going to wear it with a PC... I mean, what's next? Clown shoes?

**Mike1** · 8th January 08, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown

PRE-TIED NECK TIES

Are these worn by guys that are so lazy they marry pregnant women? C'mon, how much effort does it take to tie a tie???

And tell me you're not going to wear it with a PC... I mean, what's next? Clown shoes?

You're a pretty critical fellow, aren't you? I seem to find you p*ssing on a lot of threads. Go outside, breathe some fresh air, take a walk. Lighten up, it's not the end of the world as we all know it. It's an article of clothing.

The guy lazy enough to not tie his own tie isn't nearly as problematic as the one that sees the need to gripe about everything.

**starbkjrus** · 8th January 08, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by Colin

I was at the Spike for Scottish New Year at 4pm as well. I was only there for a quick drink (and it jeans at the time)and than off to another party. I am likely doing a joint Burns night/ Australia Day party on the 25th with some friends.

As for ties, I am not looking for one. I got this one a few years back when I bought a used vest from Balck and Lee formal wear (on Westwood). It's a standard tuxedo tie and if Dee wanted it, it's all his. It looks great with a tux shirt.

Why thank you Colin. That's very kind but McMurdo presented me both with a sliver and a black one at the SOKS Christmas Kilt Night in Hamilton last month.

And yes, I DO like them. I make a mess trying to tie a regular tie short enough to wear with a kilt.