Q: Ever wear a kilt? I recently saw the punk band Bad Religion, and the bassist was rocking one onstage. I gotta say, he was looking pretty cool. I’m tempted to buy one, but I’m not Irish or Scottish, and I have no idea where to find one. Any tips?

A: There’s nothing like a kilt when you’re a Celt, have legs, and know how to use them. It’s a great icebreaker at those black-tie affairs and a marvelous accessory for a moon dance. Kinloch Anderson of Edinburgh (www.kinlochanderson-kilts.com) makes fine traditional kilts that will run you about $600. They also sell the Breacan, a modern version of the kilt designed for casual wear that’s half the price and is probably suitable for your stage-diving purposes. You’ll also find fine dress kilts, a little more affordably priced, at the Scotland Yard (www.scotyard.com) in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Perhaps the best buys and freshest options come from Sport Kilt (www.sportkilt.com), a fun-loving California company that sells modern kilts made for athletes. These pleated kilts are a machine-washable poly blend and have an inside money pocket. The company offers traditional tartans and such alternatives as desert camouflage and ninja black; the kilts start at $59.50.

June 2005

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