Soon to be kilted newbie

[Jimmy the Celt]

Hello all,

not sure if this is really the right place to post this, but I thought I'd introduce myself. After much reading, shopping, and deliberation, I just placed an order for my very first kilt from Amerikilt [olive drab] and a belt [also from Amerikilt]. I thought this a good choice to begin with, as it is less than Utilikilt, has an attatched sporran, and is versatile enough to go with golf shirts and casual button down shirts. So far, the family is skeptical, but I think that will change in time. I have wanted to wear a kilt for years, and learned about Utilikilt five or so years ago, and have made the decision to give kilts a go

Regards,
James

[Tattoo Bradley]

Welcome from the dry sands of South East New Mexico!

You'll find the members here to be quite informative and friendly. Enjoy your stay with us.

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Welcome from the Windy City of Chicago! where are you located?

AK's are a good kilt, although they do require a bit more care (ironing) than I want to provide. Strictly a consequence of the material being used. Still a very nice kilt, Congratulations on the purchase.

[highlandcelt]

Welcome from Virginia, James!

[MacWage]

Greatings from the Deep South (US).

Where are you? :confused:

Welcome!!!!

[Southern Breeze]

Welcome and congrats on your first kilt.

[Jimmy the Celt]

Thanks for the warm welcome! I am from southern California in Riverside County.

Are Stillwater Kilts any good? They look nice on the internet, but I am leary of "poly-viscose," whatever that is. I would think poly blends would be too warm to wear in the summer, and I would also hate to end up with a costume-quality novelty instead of a practical everyday garment. I have a feeling I may adopt the kilt for good, as everyday wear, once I wear one, so practicality is important, especially with the high cost of kilts across the board.

Regards,
James

[auld argonian]

Stillwater's standard kilts are quite all right...they are the "entry level" kilt for many of the forum participants...a quick search of the forum will turn up a lot of discussion on Stillwater standards. Their Wool Heavyweights have quite a few adherents as well.

Poly Viscose has also been the subject of a lot of discussion here and the general consensus seems to be that it is a good thing. Again, the subject has been discussed at great length; search and ye shall find. I've been wearing my USA Kilts casual, which is poly viscose, a lot in these past few way-too warm days.

Welcome aboard.

Best

AA

[Tattoo Bradley]

I own the Stillwater Standard "Nightstalker" w/ matching hose flashes and some of their accessories. For $80, it's a really great value. It's definately a practical garment, and doesn't feel "costumey" or anything. They're fully lined (at least the Standard model, I haven't tried their economy model.) The only real disadvantage of their kilts is they only come in a 24" length. It just barely works out for me. I wear it pretty high up to compensate, but it works out for me. If you're under 6', you may have some problems with it. You can, however, have a blind hem put in to bring it up.

Another thing to look at from them is the "nightstalker" nylon, cargo sporran. It's definately a functional and absolutely PRICELESS sporran.

[Rex_Tremende]

You can, however, have a blind hem put in to bring it up.

Uh-huh, I caught that. It was all I could do to sit on my hands!

:rolleyes:
R.