I do not want to get into what are the distinctions between a man's kilt and skirt here but I have noticed that one or two of you knowledgeable folks have used the term "avoid a kilt that is too skirt-like". That brings me to my question and that is how does one determine when it crosses over the line? To get down to specifics which may be about to effect me:- I am thinking of buying a Philabeg kilt from USAkilts and notice that it doesn't seem to have the regular kilt straps but rather has belt loops (like a skirt) To those men who personally own a Philabeg or know it well, what do you say? Is the Philabeg definitely a kilt in every sense of the word or not? Please get back to me asap because I need to get something real soon. Many thanks,- Longforgan