Hi, as usual I'm looking for my next kilt, hey, christmas is almost here, I was thinking of going for 8 yards tartan wool, 16 oz or maybe 13oz, but here's the question. Do I really need one? I live in the middle of England, not the Highlands or Alaska, what are the benefits of a kilt like I've described over say 8 yards of polyviscose, or 4-6 yards of a lighter wool, wool/blend? I'm never going to buy the hose, sgian dubh, fly plaid etc; I'd look a right pillock, so, what would you gentlemen recommend, the full 8 or not?