Quote Originally Posted by SumoKilt
Guys

I thought a "real" kilt was the double apron front and fully pleated across the back. Any thoughts?

Josh
Depends on what you consider traditional. The generaly accepted definition of traditional is doing something that was done by your grandparents.

If you go back to the 18th cent you will see both belted plaids and little kilts that were pleated all the way around.

If you were to show up wearing a fully pleated kilt at most events these days folks would ask why you were wearing a skirt.

Same with OMG, brass or gilt instead of silver for your formal attire. Its not "Traditional" in the conventional sense of the word, but perfectly ok if looking to a time prior to our grandparents generation.