Unexpected Events - What should I do?

[bricelythgoe]

Opinions Please!

Due to certain circumstances (that I unfortunately brought upon my self) I am one kilt short and I am sitting with a refund of over 100 dollars on my visa card. I had planned on a new kilt purchase this week, but it now can not happen with the vendor I had chosen. That money on the visa does me no good since it will cost money to get it off and put in a checking or savings account. So I want to use it and a little more to purchase my kilt.

This is what I have. I currently own a Burnett's and Struth Casual kilt. I really like it. My original plan was to use it during the winter months and purchase a poly-viscose kilt for the summer months. I have been outside in the cold weather with the B&S and it keeps me plenty warm (Although it is only from the car to a building or my house. I don't stay outside in a kilt). So what I am looking for is a kilt for the summer months when it gets pretty warm around here (90-100 degrees, and yes I know that may not be very warm for some of you ) Wool just seems a little too hot, especially since it is a 16oz weight (I think. Correct me if I am wrong)

So, everyone, what do you recommend? Please feel free to re-work my original use of my 1st kilt. I have the money on the visa plus a little more saved up. However, assume for a minute that price is not a problem (although it is). Just give me what you would do or have done. Thanks!

Brice

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

I'd pay off $100 on my credit card balance because we are only about 6 weeks away from Christmas. If that wasn't an option, then I'd forget about the upcoming Christmas spending splurge and go deeper in debt and buy a traditional tank (or box pleat) from one of the vendors here on XMTS.

[Cavebear58]

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[Sionnach]

Speaking as one who has worn wool (13oz) in 100 plus weather- it is not that bad. If we added some humidity then maybe, I can't really speak to that. Polyviscose has worked just fine for summer etc. as well. Hope this helps.
Best regards,

[bricelythgoe]

I'd pay off $100 on my credit card balance because we are only about 6 weeks away from Christmas. If that wasn't an option, then I'd forget about the upcoming Christmas spending splurge and go deeper in debt and buy a traditional tank (or box pleat) from one of the vendors here on XMTS.

It is not a balance, it is a credit. So I have -100 dollars on there that visa owes me. Plus, Christmas is paid for. We have an allotted amount that we save up during the year and that is all we spend.

[dfmacliam]

save your money and buy quality... all you really need is one or two quality kilts.. 16 oz and of the finer manufacturer.. just as MOR suggests..

I live in Texas.. and deal with simular heat as you.. but with a higher level of humidity, my 4 yd box pleats are good in the heat.. they are both 16 oz.. they cost a bit more than you have.. but most kiltmakers will work with you.. if you talk to them..

I wish you all the best in your quest..

[vipermcgee]

Try the Celtic Croft's (www.kiltsnstuff.com) homspun wool blend. I wore mine in August, and the temps here easily reach 100+ that time of year (and generally have high humidity then too). It is really good quality. I bought a phillabeg, but I believe they make some other kilts with it as well.

Robert

[billmcc]

Brice,

Skye Highland Outfitters sells a 4-yard and an 8-yard pv kilt. The owner, Josh (NorCalPiper), is a member of this forum and provides very good customer service.

See here: http://www.skyehighlandoutfitters.com/Skye_Kilts.html

[Ancienne Alliance]

save your money and buy quality... all you really need is one or two quality kilts.. 16 oz and of the finer manufacturer.. just as MOR suggests..

I live in Texas.. and deal with simular heat as you.. but with a higher level of humidity, my 4 yd box pleats are good in the heat.. they are both 16 oz.. they cost a bit more than you have.. but most kiltmakers will work with you.. if you talk to them..

I wish you all the best in your quest..

Excellent comments !

Lady Chrystel makes fine kilts for all climates. She has a Social group on this forum.

Check her website in my signature, you will find interesting testimonies there.


Best,

Robert

[thescot]

what peacekeeper83 said.

go for a really good quality custom kilt. You'll never be sorry.