The Under Kilt

[Standard]

So, I was cruising along on my favourite social media site, and an advertisement popped up on the side bar for the UnderKilt. I know they have been mentioned here before, but this is the first that I've actually seen a photo of one. Don't think that I'd personally wear one, although I can see a couple of possible advantages, chiefly keeping sweaty legs and bottom off of my good wool tartan, they in my mind seem to relegate the kilt to the lowly status of skirt. What say you Rabble?

Here's the link to their page.
http://www.jdez.com/men/underkilt/

[Pleater]

The liners advertised are usually tubular,which is perhaps a bit skirtish, but they do the job they were intended for.
I make a true lining for my kilts,attached at the waist by hooks on the liner and thread bars on the kilt. They are easy enough to make from a strip of fabric, hemmed, a few darts for shaping and if you really want to show off an inverted box pleat centre back and two under apron pleats.

Anne the Pleater. :ootd:

[Steve Ashton]

The website you gave a link to has not been updated since 2005.

I remember a few members posted about the JDez Underkilt a few years ago and I believe that this company does not exist anymore. Or at least they no longer offer the underkilt or perhaps it was just that a few member tried to order them and never received any product even though their credit card was charged.

Perhaps @Riverkilt can chime in here with his experiences with the underkilt.

[Riverkilt]

I still have my JDez under kilts and still love them. Also have three made up by a lady in New York State...I think Alex Cunningham found her...not sure I have her info.

JDez was a marketer of "out there" fashions for men. Not sure what they intended the underkilts to be used for but I ordered three and had them dyed black. Mine came in shortly before another member of the rabble sent them money and never got any product.

Some previous posts about them, by men who never wore one, felt they were too feminine. That always blows me away that we happily wear kilts but balk at wearing a similar garment under our kilts to protect the fabric of our kilt and maintain FREEDOM.

I remain amazed that they're not as common as kilt hose or undershirts and sold as a matter of course with every kilt sold. A most obvious add on sale.

Both my underkilts are cotton, about the same material as used for shirts. Very comfy. I remain optimistic that its such an obvious partner to kilts that some day, no one will think twice about them and they'll represent a guaranteed sale for every kilt vendor.

Here's a VERY OLDE picture....fair warning the model ain't pretty at all...it does show the simplicity of the underkilt as well as the FREEDOM!

[thecompaqguy]

These are no different to slips, but cost three times as much! What's under your kilt is your own business, I can't see any issue with wearing one under your kilt to protect the garment. Half slips with no lace are on sale on ebay, does the same job.

[tpa]

Seems a popular subject at present. See also "A slip for Your Kilt"

[Angela Kaye Bodine]

Standard, HI ! Not sure if this counts, but I wear slip shorts made by Jockey...They are like spandex shorts ( biker shorts/ work out shorts ) form fitting.. But much thinner and light weight..I am allergic to wool..So far I have 9 wool kilts and my 10th is coming in June..Basically I wear those jockey slip shorts in the warmer months ...They go almost go to my knees..Where my kilt starts and ends is the same for those Jockey slip shorts..I love them, they are comfortable and light..A slip would work too, but I like the slip shorts better...I also don't have to turn 3 shades of red if there is a strong wind lol because of the slip shorts.. I know its easier for women to have it easy for this type of stuff..But truly I have seen men in biker shorts/work out shorts or even Boxer Briefs that can pass as spandex shorts under kilts ...Just a thought.....Or maybe someone should design a slip type shorts for men for under the kilt.... Angie

[Mike_Oettle]

Angie, when occasion demands I wear undershorts with my kilts (probably the same as the ones you describe), and they are quite effective in shielding the wool/polyviscose of the kilt from the not always pristine skin.
However there is the drawback of the elastic at the waist. Perhaps I should look into having lightweight kilt liners made that will hang from the kilt backing.
Regards,
Mike

[cessna152towser]

Also have three made up by a lady in New York State...I think Alex Cunningham found her...not sure I have her info.

Anna Porter who produced my kilt liners died in 2010 and her business closed.

[Riverkilt]

Dang! RIP.

I think what I like about underkilts/kilt liners is that they're made of cotton and feel like a t-shirt material as opposed to a "feminine" slip material.