Who is excited?

[Chandler]

Chandler...Sportkilt.com has infant kilts that will accomadate your little guy until he is about 2 (depending on how big he is). They are also VERY reasonably priced (about $25), and carry baby sporrans in the same price range as well.  Also, check the garbing section on here...lots of ideas pop up for garb for the wee ones.

This will be my sons first year for TRF as well...and he will turning 1 yr. opening Sunday...so I have been checking out lots garb possibilities 

I've been checking them out, and they look like the best way to go for my son.  I guess I'll just need to get him a white shirt to wear with it?

As far as me, I'm looking at either Sport Kilt or Stillwater Kilts.  Not knowing what my budget is going to be for garb this year, let me ask you all fine folk a question - what's the bare 'minimum' I can get away with without looking totally out of place?  What I mean is, let's say I get my kilt.  Obviously, in a perfect world I'd get the period shirt, the wool socks, the flashes, the ghilly brogues (sp?), the sborran, etc.  Which of those accessories can I cut corners on and/or do away with this first year?  If I ask the wife for $60 to spend on garb as opposed to $150 the first year, I'm more likely to be successful. 

[Rani Zemirah]

Chandler, you could show up in a kilt and not a stitch else and no one would even look sideways at you!  Might be a bit hard on the soles, and I'm not sure what the rules are for footware, but kilted is kilted, so you're garbed...  Oh!  Look for a "Got Kilt?" t-shirt also, if nothing else!

Don't worry though, you'll fit right in, partially garbed or fully, as long as you're making any effort at all...   

[Laird Fraser of Lovatt]

So excited but so much to do before then!! Gotta save money so that I can try to buy my Ravenswood bodice...again...

Is it October yet?

How bout now?

...nope. Hmm...

...

...

now? Maybe?

I've been dealing with the folks up at Ravenswood... their stuff is so top notch that i've had non-Rennie's ask for their website.  My new kilt belt is just OUTSTANDING!

[Laird Fraser of Lovatt]

Chandler...Sportkilt.com has infant kilts that will accomadate your little guy until he is about 2 (depending on how big he is). They are also VERY reasonably priced (about $25), and carry baby sporrans in the same price range as well.  Also, check the garbing section on here...lots of ideas pop up for garb for the wee ones.

This will be my sons first year for TRF as well...and he will turning 1 yr. opening Sunday...so I have been checking out lots garb possibilities 

I've been checking them out, and they look like the best way to go for my son.  I guess I'll just need to get him a white shirt to wear with it?

As far as me, I'm looking at either Sport Kilt or Stillwater Kilts.  Not knowing what my budget is going to be for garb this year, let me ask you all fine folk a question - what's the bare 'minimum' I can get away with without looking totally out of place?  What I mean is, let's say I get my kilt.  Obviously, in a perfect world I'd get the period shirt, the wool socks, the flashes, the ghilly brogues (sp?), the sborran, etc.  Which of those accessories can I cut corners on and/or do away with this first year?  If I ask the wife for $60 to spend on garb as opposed to $150 the first year, I'm more likely to be successful. 

Rani is right.  I've seen guys in a kilt and bare chest/bare foot strolling around.  I got my kilt at the Celtic Croft but that was last year before everything went *raspberry*.  I'll be doing good (if the price of oil keeps going up) to be able just to be there but if i'm there, i'm stylin.

[Chandler]

Chandler...Sportkilt.com has infant kilts that will accomadate your little guy until he is about 2 (depending on how big he is). They are also VERY reasonably priced (about $25), and carry baby sporrans in the same price range as well.  Also, check the garbing section on here...lots of ideas pop up for garb for the wee ones.

This will be my sons first year for TRF as well...and he will turning 1 yr. opening Sunday...so I have been checking out lots garb possibilities 

I've been checking them out, and they look like the best way to go for my son.  I guess I'll just need to get him a white shirt to wear with it?

As far as me, I'm looking at either Sport Kilt or Stillwater Kilts.  Not knowing what my budget is going to be for garb this year, let me ask you all fine folk a question - what's the bare 'minimum' I can get away with without looking totally out of place?  What I mean is, let's say I get my kilt.  Obviously, in a perfect world I'd get the period shirt, the wool socks, the flashes, the ghilly brogues (sp?), the sborran, etc.  Which of those accessories can I cut corners on and/or do away with this first year?  If I ask the wife for $60 to spend on garb as opposed to $150 the first year, I'm more likely to be successful. 

Rani is right.  I've seen guys in a kilt and bare chest/bare foot strolling around.  I got my kilt at the Celtic Croft but that was last year before everything went *raspberry*.  I'll be doing good (if the price of oil keeps going up) to be able just to be there but if i'm there, i'm stylin.

Well, I don't think anyone would want me walking around in a kilt only, but then again my wife seems to not mind it here at the house...

Are there any cheap/passable alternatives to the highlander shirt?  I don't want to wear just a plain white t-shirt.

[Laird Fraser of Lovatt]

Chandler...Sportkilt.com has infant kilts that will accomadate your little guy until he is about 2 (depending on how big he is). They are also VERY reasonably priced (about $25), and carry baby sporrans in the same price range as well.  Also, check the garbing section on here...lots of ideas pop up for garb for the wee ones.

This will be my sons first year for TRF as well...and he will turning 1 yr. opening Sunday...so I have been checking out lots garb possibilities 

I've been checking them out, and they look like the best way to go for my son.  I guess I'll just need to get him a white shirt to wear with it?

As far as me, I'm looking at either Sport Kilt or Stillwater Kilts.  Not knowing what my budget is going to be for garb this year, let me ask you all fine folk a question - what's the bare 'minimum' I can get away with without looking totally out of place?  What I mean is, let's say I get my kilt.  Obviously, in a perfect world I'd get the period shirt, the wool socks, the flashes, the ghilly brogues (sp?), the sborran, etc.  Which of those accessories can I cut corners on and/or do away with this first year?  If I ask the wife for $60 to spend on garb as opposed to $150 the first year, I'm more likely to be successful. 

Rani is right.  I've seen guys in a kilt and bare chest/bare foot strolling around.  I got my kilt at the Celtic Croft but that was last year before everything went *raspberry*.  I'll be doing good (if the price of oil keeps going up) to be able just to be there but if i'm there, i'm stylin.

Well, I don't think anyone would want me walking around in a kilt only, but then again my wife seems to not mind it here at the house...

Are there any cheap/passable alternatives to the highlander shirt?  I don't want to wear just a plain white t-shirt.

Try going to Kilts-n-stuff.com  They have some decent rustic highland shirts... sleeveless too if you want.  I have a long sleeve black one.  It's actually pretty warm when it's cool out.

[SirRichardBear]

You can find white knee socks at most sporting stores they pass for kilt socks for most people.  You can make flashes from any material that matches the colors in your kilt.  Tie about a inch from the top of your socks after you tie them the ends should hang about an inch or so down the leg.  Any pair of good walking shoes in a dark color will work brown is a good choice or you can skip socks and flashes and wear a pair of earth sandals.  I'd recommend a white T-shirt if you can't find a cheap ren shirt it If the weather is cool you might think about a loose sweater they look good with a kilt.  I would try and get a Sporran as you will need some place to keep your money, keys, etc.  Any wide belt will work for your kilt belt. 

[Breandan]

is it bad that I am already fishing out and prepping garb, and it's not even July yet? 

[Stephanie, lady perfumer]

Aw shoot, I have been sketching and photoshopping my outfit(s) planning out all the garb pieces I need to purchase.... now where the money for it's gonna come from, I have no idea... But I am excited and want to be at faire already!

[Trillium]

Chandler,
check out renshirts.com.  They have some good quality shirts for a good price.  I'm sure you can find something there that will go fine with a kilt and they are here in TX so they make them lightweight for our heat.

[Laird Fraser of Lovatt]

is it bad that I am already fishing out and prepping garb, and it's not even July yet? 

No, you are right there with the rest of us, my friend.  i just finished working on my new kilt belt and was going to pack it away but when you think about it, TRF isn't all that far off. 

[bellevivre]

It's yet another symptom of this disease we have... 'isitfaireyetitus'...

We have a fever, and the only cure is...






MORE FAIRE!



I have 7 or 8 projects I'm hoping to do before we head down in November... and my craft room like a tornado hit it! But that,s what weekends are for, right?

[FaeHollow]

all this garb talks makes me want july to be here so I can find out the guidelines for what I will be wearing

[Laird Fraser of Lovatt]

At least the German court has tasteful, if revealing, garb.  * with a leering look*

7/11 will be here soon enough lass.

[isisdy]

I think it must be getting to all of us ....as we here have been going mad working on fabricating new garb for this year and chomping at the bit for all the fun of it......the funny thing is that when it is over we wil be waiting almost as impatiently for next year