TartanistaMens Kilt Plain Black 5 Yard 10 oz 38

This is my third black "utility" kilt. Still have the others, but the first is wearing down. That one is made out of a light fabric that wrinkles and one of the buckles broke as well as two of the belt loops. It was an "other" brand, not Tartanista.The second kilt I bought is an AllSafe acrylic wool in black size 36. It's MUCH better than the light cloth one. It's starting to pill a little from wear (never have washed it), but the main reason for buying another kilt is size. My girth has reduced to where the size 36 is falling down to my hips instead of riding high on the waist.This 34 inch black Tartanista kilt is a really good weight acrylic wool material. It drapes nicely like the AllSafe with a good wide waist band and three buckles, one to the left and two to the right. The straps are similar to the AllSafe, but one of the straps on the right is very stiff.Once buckled on, the kilt feels good. It fits around the "gut bucket" as it should and doesn't slip or slip around. With blouse tucked in, no belt needed just optional for fancy dress.It seems like the liner that goes across the back inside the kilt is sewn in all around instead of only at the top. The liner in the AllSafe kilt is similar but only sewn along the top.I've been shopping sporrans to have a "purse" for cellphone but being vegan I had to pass on most of the ones I saw because they're leather or genuine fur. I expected PU (polyurethane) to be much easier to find, but it wasn't. I did find one finally through a listing for costumes as part of a Scottish costume. "Scottish pouch" it was called and it has fake fur on front with a tassel, but looks well enough made. I look forward to dressing it up with brooch pins.Overall this kilt was a very good purchase and I recommend it over those light cloth variety that crease and wrinkle. My AllSafe that's made of this acrylic wool material has no need for an iron. The only concern are the threads that keep the pleats bound for shipping. When the thread is pulled out, it releases the pleats so they swing normally. It's a bit tricky taking the threads out without pulling the fabric, so be careful. I used nail clippers but wasn't quite careful enough.These kilts look great dressed up or dressed down. In cool weather I tuck a nice blouse in and wear a vest over. In warmer weather, a sleeveless top works. For shoes, I wear "Maryjanes" (flats with a buckle strap) or lace up black high tops that come to my knees.Tartanista Kilt Plain Black 5 Yard 10 oz size 34

My husband wore this as part of his wedding outfit. It was nice thickness, perfect color and great value for the money.

Not sure why they are so expensive, though it looks nice.

As this is my first ever kilt and I thought that it would be trickier to wear, colder than I thought, and much more of an ordeal than it was. It was none of those things. The only lesson a guy needs to learn is to keep his "whoops-a-dasiy" covered from the impressionable. It is well crafted and the pleats, contrary to the several hundred miles it's traveled crunched up under my "dasiy," has held up and kept their pleat. The fabric seems like I could use it to have a picnic on the beach, as neither sand nor loose dirt really seems to cling, and all it really needs is a vigorous shake and you're ready to go. I've worn it hiking along the coast in December and January and I'm not gonna lie, I should have broken with tradition (if you know what I mean) and probably have gone a bit less "traditional," but I lived, as did the other extremities, and I was better for it... I've bought two more, another tartan and a utility... Question is, how many does one guy need? ...well see. Great company... Great attention to detail, fantastic product, well crafted and easy to wear... Not to be complaint, and that's saying something for what I thought would be a novelty, but want has turned into my new favorite hiking gear!

Wool, warm yet cooling. It is well made and stain resistant. It is proper length to cover the boys when worn regimental as is proper.

The kilt fit fine. The tartan is nice. The quality of craftmanship is second rate. I really expected better quality, but it's a forty dallar kilt. You get what you pay for.

I purchased this as my first kilt. I wanted to learn how to wear it before I purchase a more expensive one. I didn't expect it to be so nice at this price and I was shocked to receive it in only two days (it came from UK and I live in US)I ordered it a size bigger because I have a small waist and rounder hips (I am a woman ) but the kilt was true to size and fit beautifully over my shapes. I will order next one exactly my size or one size down. For the moment, I just punched an extra hole in the belts and it sits relaxed on my hips. By the time I add the belt and sporran, it looks really nice.My kilt came with three rows of tacks to keep the pleats in place and another row of tacks to keep the lining in place, on the inside of the kilt, and I would suggest not to remove them until you iron or have your kilt ironed. I ironed mine on medium heat, with a cotton cloth between the iron and the kilt, but you can take it to the cleaners to do it.Overall, this is an excellent quality and workmanship for the price

I bought the Black Watch kilt for my boyfriend’s birthday. He loves it and proudly wore it when friends came to dinner. It’s made of acrylic wool, not heavy but not flimsy either; it’s holding the pleats well. He’s 6’ tall and the 24” length hits right at his knees. Be sure to measure the size at the bellybutton for a perfect fit. He looks pretty sharp wearing it.