*sigh* can't believe I am saying this... I need a kilt >.<

[renren]

Don't forget to show us a pic in your new kilt!

[Zardoz]

Being Irish, Having massive legs and pale skin are all good reasons to wear a kilt!      

I'd normally recommend USA Kilts, but with faire 2 weeks away, go with Stillwater, they are fast and reasonable. You can call them if you have questions about sizing etc... Jerry uses TARDIS technology for shipping, so your kilt will be in the mail before you finish the order.

http://stores.channeladvisor.com/Stillwater-Kilts/Store/Category.aspx?&Page=2&Sort=1&catid=2629

A couple thoughts, your jeans size is not your kilt size, traditional kilts are worn around your 'true waist' at or above the navel. Stillwater's site has a measuring guide.

Don't for get a belt and sporran if you don't have something that would work.

Check this thread for a lot of info; http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php?topic=687.0

[Breandan]

Holly: but, if I used common sense, you'd loose the entertainment of seeing me run by your booth aflame, a human tiki-torch for the amusement of all
Herc: 
Mac Kee: has to be traditional, I work for the faire 

[Zaubon]

Make that another vote for Stillwater. I've purchased three from them on separate occasions and always received them within a week. Also I can testify to their selection, not many people keep size 50 kilts in stock.   

[Zaubon]

A suggestion on the chafing problem. I've heard Body Glide is great, but I can never find it in the places that are supposed to have it. I will testify to the effectiveness of Speed Stick Antiperperant.

[Breandan]

the undies are one-part chafing, one-part working for faire and being required to cover the nethers, and ten parts trying to keep me danglies from catching fire

Therefore, they are mandatory

[dbaldock]

...
and btw, Catholic School skirts are actually better made than a lot of kilts I see out there. I should know.  I wore one for 12 years

Pictures?      

[Breandan]

I have seen the effect that Holly can have on men, and I want to make a floating balloon sign to follow her around that says, in bright, glowing neon colours-
HAPPILY MARRIED
If, for no other reason, than to prevent men from ingesting flies from gaping mouths, and to keep Mark from smashing his (or my) hand while smithing when she walks by... she accounted for one thumb and two wrist casualties last year

[dbaldock]

I have seen the effect that Holly can have on men, and I want to make a floating balloon sign to follow her around that says, in bright, glowing neon colours-
HAPPILY MARRIED
If, for no other reason, than to prevent men from ingesting flies from gaping mouths, and to keep Mark from smashing his (or my) hand while smithing when she walks by... she accounted for one thumb and two wrist casualties last year

Sounds like she's one of those Dangerous Beauties you sometimes hear about ...      


BTW: Doing a Google Search, I found that you can get Fire Resistant Boxers. 

[Francisco Paula]

so glad i found this since alot of my friends have been trying to get me in a kilt, now i have some better suggestions than the ones i have been getting.

[escherblacksmith]

A couple very large notes that I am sure you as a smith are aware of, but would feel remiss if I didn't note:

1. THE KILT MUST BE NATURAL FIBER OR MOSTLY NATURAL FIBER!  poly-fiber has a nasty tendency of melting, which is worse than smoldering.

2.  A great kilt can be done fairly inexpensively, if you have access to a decent fabric store and a good stout leather belt (depending on your size 2"-3" in width would be best).  No sewing, just get 5-9 yards, pleat up and go.

Stillwater's heavyweights work great.  I have 2, both wool.  Another worthy source is The Celtic Croft .  They are certainly much easier to wear than the great kilt, which, if you are smithing, you would probably want to bustle.

Good luck, happy kilting!



 

[Mouse]

...
and btw, Catholic School skirts are actually better made than a lot of kilts I see out there. I should know.  I wore one for 12 years

Pictures?      

I, um...*cough* concur.

[Breandan]

Okay, so far in my searching I have found one Black Watch kilt in cotton, and one green kilt in wool, both expensive. Would prefer the latter, but the wife says to mug someone to come up with the $122, and I prefer to put people into jail, not join them there. So... any other sites that sell inexpensive kilts in fabrics that won't turn me into a tiki torch?

I swear, it's a pain in the !@#$ finding kilts on a budget.

Belle, what's the fabric of the kilt you have?

[Just Randall]

As someone who's been on the receiving end of a bad experience with poly fibers, I must agree wholeheartedly- ALL NATURAL FIBERS.

I've done the tiki torch thing. Not fun.

[Mouse]

SMOKIN'! There is my two cents. Go buy yourself something nice with it.