Help FROM the ladies FOR my ladies

**BuchananBiker** · 10th August 12, 03:03 PM

Ok, ladies among the rabble. We did some digging in my wife's family and discovered to our mutual joy that she's of Scottish ancestry. She and my daughters want to wear their tartan, that of Clan MacLaren. Bear in mind that the girls are still growing and my wife defines the word "thrifty".
What recommendations can you, the ladies of X-Marks, make for a source for inexpensive tartan skirts?

**ctbuchanan** · 10th August 12, 04:34 PM

I'll leave the ladies to answer your question. But I thought you might like to know, in light of your discovery, that one of the dignitaries attending the New Hampshire Highland Games this September is the Chief of the Clan Maclaren, Donald MacLaren of MacLaren and Achleskine. Seems it might be fun and memorable for your wife to meet him and you, of course, can visit us in the Buchanan Clan Tent.
One suggestion for your daughters would be the MacLaren Modern from Sportkilt.com . I know my girls wore the Buchanan from SportKilt which were inexpensive but looked good. And there may very well be other makers similar with other options.

**BuchananBiker** · 10th August 12, 04:56 PM

I'll definately tell the wife! Thanks Dave!

**Mikilt** · 10th August 12, 05:03 PM

I don't know about tartan skirts, but Stillwater Kilts (Advertiser on the right =>) has Maclaren tartan sashes for less than $20.

**ctbuchanan** · 10th August 12, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by Mikilt

I don't know about tartan skirts, but Stillwater Kilts (Advertiser on the right =>) has Maclaren tartan sashes for less than $20.

A very good option Mikilt. Many of our clanswomen go with a sash.

**BuchananBiker** · 10th August 12, 05:53 PM

Also a fine option. I just bought my kilt from them, and was thrilled at their price and quality.

**Alan H** · 10th August 12, 06:47 PM

ebay. If she'll wear something "used".

**Mirthlesstroll** · 11th August 12, 11:59 AM

Does your wife sew? If she does, she can make a simple pull-on skirt in MacLaren fabric. Kilt selvidge means she won't even have to hem if she doesn't want to. I can get a floor-length hostess skirt and sash out of 2 yards double width fabric and I'm a "woman of substance!"

**BuchananBiker** · 14th August 12, 02:23 PM

Well, my beasties have decided they want to wear daddy's plaid, so Stillwater kids kilts will fit the bill.
The missus however is fussing over $50 for a woman's Sportkilt, so goodness only knows what we'll end up with (did I mention that the woman is thrifty?)

**Meggers** · 14th August 12, 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by BuchananBiker

Well, my beasties have decided they want to wear daddy's plaid, so Stillwater kids kilts will fit the bill.
The missus however is fussing over $50 for a woman's Sportkilt, so goodness only knows what we'll end up with (did I mention that the woman is thrifty?)

I did a looooot of shopping around before finding a kilt maker who would charge less than $150-$200 for a skirt. Xman made my skirt for me.

Unfortunately, if she is concerned about $50, I wonder if she will be able to get a tartan skirt at all? Ladies skirts arent as expensive as a mans kilt, but they are still more expensive than any other skirt I've ever owned. I guess it's just a matter of whether having something that special is worth the extra money.

Otherwise, options are sashes (which look stunning with dresses. See here: http://www.ntaonline.com/includes/media/images/sash.jpg), shawls, hats, scarves, etc. There are a few places that will offer those for a nice price

sorry I couldnt be of better help