Kilt with a Waistband (huh?!)

**betsybug** · 12th April 17, 09:46 AM

How common is it for a kilt to have a wide waistband like this:

Label says it was made by R. Forsyth of Edinburgh and Glasgow.

There are also buttons on it (fore and aft), presumably for suspenders (i.e. braces).

**figheadair** · 12th April 17, 09:56 AM

Not very but as a style it goes back to some of the earliest kilts. I've examined a number of early 19th century specimens that have this feature.

**Tasty Rabbit** · 12th April 17, 01:20 PM

I think I've seen some photos from WWI era (maybe?) of kilts made like this .

**DyerStraits** · 12th April 17, 01:26 PM

I kinda like it. Looks as if it might provide a more flattering, contoured fit, especially if worn without a belt.

**bushtie** · 13th April 17, 04:48 AM

its not actually a bad idea. There's very little give in my kilt after a few beers

**Luke MacGillie** · 13th April 17, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by figheadair

Not very but as a style it goes back to some of the earliest kilts. I've examined a number of early 19th century specimens that have this feature.

What He Said^

Ive been considering making one of this type that is held in the Carmichael Collection at the West Highland's Museum.

http://www.carmichaelwatson.lib.ed.a...lt/kilt/OBJECT

**figheadair** · 13th April 17, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by Luke MacGillie

What He Said^

Ive been considering making one of this type that is held in the Carmichael Collection at the West Highland's Museum.

http://www.carmichaelwatson.lib.ed.a...lt/kilt/OBJECT

One of the reasons that this has a waistband may have been to increase the length. The made section is made from single with selvedge to selvedge cloth. I think it was 24 inches wide but would need to check my records,when I'm get home.