Damn Near Kilt 'EmMen's Greenhorn Utility Kilt

I give Damn Near Kilt 'Em a lot of credit for bringing kilts to the masses. Utilikilts are great, but who has 200 bucks to spend on a bum cover? I've never spent nearly that much on a pair of pants - and never intend to.DNKE broke the $60 barrier allowing folks to own not just one but MANY kilts. I own 9 kilts - it is part of my life goal to wear pants only as a necessary and occasional evil. Thanks to DKNE, I'm much closer to my goal. I have 3 of DKNE's kilts and imagine I'll be buying many more.I've been a kilt-wearer for manys the year and I've spent all my money on whiskey and beer. 15 years ago I started throwing rocks and trees in the Highland Games where you are required to wear a kilt and I've never looked back.I used to scoff at non-tartan kilts but as the years wore on I found that my tartans didn't always match up with my other wardrobe choices. So I bought my first solid color utility kilt. Then another. And so on. Besides, I'm Irish and our tartan choices are slim anyway.If you're a man and you've never worn a kilt I feel bad for you. As a species we started off not wearing pants and frankly we got it right the first time. Pants are a bad idea. Kilts are the height of fashion and comfort for any man, no matter how you're built. Freedom, William Wallace? Freedom indeed.Not to mention that every time I wear a kilt in public I get many compliments from bold lasses and winsome glances from the bashful ones.Do you need any other reason to wear a kilt? You know, besides the freedom, comfort, psychological boost and the appearance of virility? How about because you can finally afford one?Enter DKNE.DKNE Pros:1. Sturdy fabric and construction.2. Big pockets. Leave your sporran at home if you like.3. Snaps AND straps for your best fit.4. Versatility. I've worn them around the town with a t-shirt. They are my standard uniform in my Irish band. I've worn them with a dress shirt and vest to a wedding. They're ideal for any situation.5. Affordability. Order several.6. Comfort. I've been a weightlifter and bodybuilder for 20+ years. Pants aren't made for the likes of me. If you squat and deadlift, you'll love a DKNE kilt. Free your big legs and bum! Be loud, stand proud!7. Colors. Branch out. Try a brown kilt. Or khaki. You need at least one black kilt as it goes with everything but variety is the spice of life. Mix it up.DKNE Cons:If I find one I'll let you know.DKNE notes:1. Order a little bigger than you think you might want. I wear size 32 or 34 pants and order the Medium DKNE Kilt. The buckles will help the fit. Plus I like them to sit a little lower on my waist and the extra room gives me that option.2. They are made in Pakistan. So are a lot of your clothes. If you want to support US made kilts, save your dough and buy a Utilikilt. Wear it on special occasions to protect your investment. Then buy a bunch of DKNE kilts for your day-to-day.3. Oh the ironing! Yes, you have to learn to iron. Suck it up. With a little practice you can whip through it in just a few minutes. A standard iron works great. Or if you prefer, get a spray bottle and a flat-iron (normally used for hair). Hang your kilt then spray with water/starch and flat-iron the pleats. It takes longer but it is easier than the standard way.4. Washing / care. I wash mine in cold water, dry them a bit in the machine then hang dry them before ironing. If they don't have any dirt/dust on them I'll use Dryell clothes-dryer 'dry-cleaning' stuff. Then iron them. Notice a pattern? The fabric wrinkles. You're sitting on pleats. It happens. You can minimize wrinkling if you wear your kilt a bit lower - you'll be sitting on less of the pleat. Learn to iron anyway. It's the 20-teens. Be a modern man.5. Length. I believe they are all 24". A traditional kilt should fall just at the bottom of your knees. These are modern kilts. Wear them as you like. I'm short - 5'6". These go past my knees. No big deal. They still look great. And a longer length means you feel safer going 'freedom style' underneath (commando).6. Winter. If you get too cold in a kilt, wear athletic tights/leggings underneath. Now your kilt is a year-round garment.7. Accessorize. For the styles that don't have the decorative snaps on the apron/flap, I feel wearing a belt and sporran - or at least a belt with a big buckle - looks better. Especially on colors other than black.8. A kilt-pin will go a long way in preserving your modesty. Especially if you wear your kilt freedom-style. Let the wind blow high and the wind blow low, a kilt-pin helps you not to show. I'm sure you're proud of your assets, but leave something to the imagination. You don't want a cold day to disappoint your fans either. If you've a hot date, don't show them your first-prize ribbon until the last minute. You get the idea. Keep your Loch Ness monster mysterious. Etc.9. I feel I should address those still fearful or embarrassed of wearing a kilt. Or even those who feel a skirt would make them less manly. Put it this way: the Scots used to follow the pipes into battle, roaring down from the highlands in their kilts, facing their enemies with their great claymores. I don't think there is anything that can trump that for manliness. There was nary a pair of trousers to be found among those highlanders. So what was your argument again?To sum up: DKNE kilts. Yes, have some. 5 stars. Learn to iron. Free yourself from the tyranny of pants.

Been wanting to get a kilt for awhile but not wanting to spend $300 or more on a custom fit one. I did my best to self measure and was skeptical as always when ordering online and having to adjust measurements, but this thing fits like a glove! I believe I ordered the size medium and I'm 5'9" and about 212 lbs. Make sure you measure before you order as your waist size is NOT your kilt size. I know we all want to measure around our hips and not our belly but trust me . Guys, you want to use a cloth tape measure ( I found one in a $2.00 sewing kit), and measure around to just about under your navel. Don't suck in your gut, do it relaxed or you are going to get a fit that is uncomfortable!This kilt also has snaps and buckles to adjust taking it in and out a little bit, which is very helpful especially if you're wearing a dress shirt and under shirt with it. As well it has belt loops if you want to add one for comfort.The material is almost akin to a light cotton Dickies work shorts, but it's sturdy enough that I don't feel like every gust of wind is going to be blowing it around. The fabric will attract lint but not to an extreme where you feel like you'll have to be constantly grooming it. Wonderfully comfortable, plus mine came with side pockets so I can stash my phone,wallet,keys, etc.They also added a promotion sticker, a lot of extra snaps in case they get damaged (like if you buy a dinner jacket and they give you extra buttons,) as well as a promo code for 10% off your next purchase.Wanted to wear mine out but it is -4 degrees fahrenheit to get some pics, but it will just have to wait.Overall I am extremely satisfied with this purchase. It wasn't too far out of my price range, it came as expected, and will be something I plan on wearing often once the weather is a bit warmer out.