Benefits Of Buying A Kilt Package

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Benefits Of Buying A Kilt Package

Article by Anna Murray

There are a range of different kilt packages on offer catering to different budgets and tastes. A package is a good choice for those who are starting from scratch, it is usually also an economical way to update your own accessories, particularly if you have bought a new kilt. If you look at the costs there are savings to be made! A package will be carefully put together by a highland wear shop so you can be sure the accessories are complementary to the style of outfit and if you buy a couple of kilt packages items can be mixed and matched between them. It’s certainly worth asking if accessories can be substituted for alternatives, even if there is a small surcharge most companies will be flexible and this gives you a greater number of options. For example you might already own a much-loved full dress sporran, so when buying a package you could ask for this item to be replaced with a silver Sgian Dhub or an extra couple of shirts instead to make sure you get the best from your package. I will now take a closer look at what you can expect to get in your package and how much this will set you back. So what’s the best kilt package you can buy? For a wedding, anniversary or other important event a luxury package ensures you look your absolute best. Here are a few things to look out for. For one of the best kilts around you can’t go wrong with one from Locharron of Scotland – the world’s leading manufacturer of tartan, whose celebrity clients include Sean Connery! Established in 1947 Lochcarron’s tartans are designed & made in the Scottish Border towns of Selkirk, Hawick & Langholmes. Their kilts come in different weights Braeriach – medium weight and Strome -heavy weight. You should also look for a Scottish made jacket and vest made from 15 oz Barathea Wool a Seal Skin Sporran and Premier Ghillie Brogues with a leather uppers and sole. Remember for this sort of package the kilt can take up to 5-8 weeks to be made to your individual size.

A package will be carefully put together by a highlandwear shop so you can be sure the accessories are complementary to the style of outfit chosen and if you buy a couple of kilt packages items can be mixed and matched between them. It’s certainly worth asking if accessories can be substituted for alternatives, even if there is a small surcharge most companies will be flexible and this gives you a greater number of options. For example you might already own a much-loved full dress sporran, so when buying a package you could ask for this item to be replaced with a silver Sgian Dhub or an extra couple of shirts instead to make sure you get the best from your package.

I will now take a closer look at what you can expect to get in your package and how much this will set you back. So what’s the best kilt package you can buy? For a wedding, anniversary or other important event a luxury package ensures you look your absolute best. Here are a few things to look out for. For one of the best kilts around you can’t go wrong with one from Locharron of Scotland – the world’s leading manufacturer of tartan, whose celebrity clients include Sean Connery! Established in 1947 Lochcarron’s tartans are designed & made in the Scottish Border towns of Selkirk, Hawick & Langholmes. Their kilts come in different weights Braeriach – medium weight and Strome -heavy weight. You should also look for a Scottish made jacket and vest made from 15 oz Barathea Wool a Seal Skin Sporran and Premier Ghillie Brogues with a leather uppers and sole. Remember for this sort of package the kilt can take up to 5-8 weeks to be made to your individual size.

Argyll Kilt Packages / Prince Charlie Kilt Packages – the main differences between a Prince Charlie and an Argyll package dictated by the different style of jacket, as each needs to be matched with specific accessories. A Prince Charlie package is the most formal style of jacket, and looks fantastic worn with a 3-button vest and bow tie. An Argyll jacket is often worn with a 5-button waistcoat, ruche tie and Victorian wing collar. For a great an inexpensive kilt there are some great options to choose from, you can opt for a polyviscose kilt – this mnaterial looks and feels much like wool and is easier to clean too. You can also go for a 5-yard kilt, again this looks similar to the 8-yard kilt, just with fewer pleats at the back..

Casual Kilt Packages – these are perfect for highland games, summer events distinct from other packages in two ways – a popular option for a casual kilt is to opt for a 5-yard ‘sporting kilt’. Kilts in Polyviscoise are also gaining in popularity for less formal events. A kilt in this material will be much easier to wash and will also feel lighter on, while still looking the business! – it’s also a great alternative for those who can’t wear wool. casual ‘sporting’ kilts look great teamed with a ghillie shirt in blue, black, cream or dark green, another option is a jacobite waistcoat. – these waistcoats come in different colours, choose from black, blue or green.

Package prices – when making a decision about your package it’s worth looking at how much the individual items would cost compared with the cost when all purchased together as part of a package, obviously every package will be different, but just by way of example I looked up a Prince Charlie package which was £244.99 – if these items had been bought individually then the cost would have been £479.98 so you could save £234.99. To make the best decision for you you will need to think about which items you really need, for example if you do only need a jacket and a kilt, but it might also be a nice idea to buy extra items that you could gift to a friend or relative.

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