The Kilt is probably the most expensive part of your attire. It is also the most important... Aside from the sound of the Great Highland Pipes, nothing says, "Piper" more than the Kilt.

Even for the do-it-yourselfer, a Kilt requires 4-5 yards of Tartan... At $60/yard!

One alternative, though not exactly traditional, is the use of a plaid cowboy type shirt with a solid colour cotton duck canvas Kilt.