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timemeddler wrote: ↑Tue Jul 22, 2025 8:34 am
just go to the womens section of any kilt maker and get a "kilted Skirt." the average person won't know the difference.
Pretty much what I said, and illustrated too, TM.
Say again, skirts by any other name!
Steve.
Most of the modern kilt makers these days make utility kilts and casual kilts with pockets and such, and usually offer plain black instead of tartan.
If you don't like the utility kilt look, go without pockets, or with some of the offerings like the "Mocker" style Utilikilt with internal slash pockets like pants instead of cargo pockets on the outside. Stumptown (which was already mentioned) is also a good choice, and has a hidden pocket in the apron.
Even less traditional are things like the 511 Tactical kilts, which don't even have pleats across the back. They are typically only offered as a limited run in April, so plan ahead or look on eBay. Good quality, and sized like men's pants/shorts, as their primary business is tactical style clothing for law enforcement and military types. Actually might be a great option for you if you can get one.
I would avoid the Pakistani suppliers as their quality usually isn't there, especially in the fabric, but they are more budget friendly. Having more than I few kilts already, I felt burned by the quality the times I ordered from such places, but your mileage vary. I also bought a Pakistani knock-off 511 Tactical kilt once, and that didn't resemble the real thing all.
If you take some measurements, you can occasionally get good deals on used Utilikilt and Stumptown kilts off of eBay. This might be a better option for buying your second or third kilt, so you have a clearer idea what you need and what you are looking at as you shop, however.
And I think I wound be remiss not to mention runningkilts.com for later when you are trying to expand further from true kilts. They really aren't kilts at all, just running skirts marketed to men. But they come with a patch on them that says the web address with "kilt" right in there! Helped me progress towards other skirt options with my wife. That said, they are very short and designed for running, obviously, so if you don't run, might not be the thing for you.
And I think I wound be remiss not to mention runningkilts.com for later when you are trying to expand further from true kilts. They really aren't kilts at all, just running skirts marketed to men. But they come with a patch on them that says the web address with "kilt" right in there! Helped me progress towards other skirt options with my wife. That said, they are very short and designed for running, obviously, so if you don't run, might not be the thing for you.
Good luck!
Basically, a short, rather narrow A-line, with slits up the sides.
A pleated circle type skirt can look like a kilt.
I might go with a patterned one if the wife is against you skirting. Good luck in your skirt adventure.
It may be better to discuss the whole skirt thing with your wife. Rather than wearing a manly kilt just say "I love all that feminine stuff, its a pity men dont do it".
Then I am a very lucky man. I'm told which skirts she loves/hates. She has also said that she still finds it uncomfortable if we go out and I'm in a skirt.
My skirt wearing has had an massive overall positive effect. My wife now wears skirts herself and the family is much more open and less polarised.
Mouse wrote: ↑Sat Jul 26, 2025 5:49 am
You could always throw in the wild card of getting your wife to become a cafe member...
TonautBrom wrote: ↑Sat Jul 19, 2025 6:54 pm
Thanks Bill. I like the style but it is shorter than I’d be comfortable with. I’m aiming for about 22”. Also (should
have said) I’m in the UK so I’m looking for stores on the side of the pond if possible.
The Sport Kilt is standard 22.5" in the men's version. But living in UK/Europe, I can highly recommend St. Kilda Kilts in Glasgow. They have this excellent casual kilt https://stkildastore.com/store/Kilts/Ca ... arter-Kilt, which is also to have in solid black. The fabric is lightweight 11 oz. from Marton Mills and the price 180 GBP (150 ex British VAT) which is cheap compared to other custom-made kilts from Scotland.
I have one of these kilts (in McKay tartan) and I'm most satisfied with it.
Note that Tartanista's main website is down for maintenance ATM.
I wonder whether it is just for maintenance. I’m afraid, they have given up. When you visit their homepage https://www.tartanista.co.uk, they say:
“We are now closed. Please search Tartanista on Amazon UK for our lovely kilts and accessories”.
I hope, I’m wrong, but I can’t imagine that a company, up and running, would say they “are closed”.
I wasn’t very satisfied with their tartan kilts. Their utility kilts were better, and I really thought their kilt accessories gave a lot of value for money.
Note that Tartanista's main website is down for maintenance ATM.
I wonder whether it is just for maintenance. I’m afraid, they have given up. When you visit their homepage https://www.tartanista.co.uk, they say:
“We are now closed. Please search Tartanista on Amazon UK for our lovely kilts and accessories”.
I hope, I’m wrong, but I can’t imagine that a company, up and running, would say they “are closed”.
I wasn’t very satisfied with their tartan kilts. Their utility kilts were better, and I really thought their kilt accessories gave a lot of value for money.
I do like the look of the Tartanista kilts on Amazon. Easy to get hold of too.
