I've been studying the Celtic Croft Catalog concerning the different types of Kilts. I've really gotten interested in the "Ancient Kilt" I've held off ordering one because it rides the waist, rather than across the navel. I've lost 60 lbs. so far this year, but still have a larger "middle" than waist. The modern kilt seams to be more forgiving of this. Still, I've lost enough that I don't "hang" over the belt like I used to, so it's time to try one.

Now for the questions. I'll definately spend the extra money for "cheater" pleats and a buckle. One of the pleat choices is "box pleats." I've read a few members commenting on box pleats but have never seen a kilt with them. The discription says they are a "traditional Military style" Did the time period of the Ancient kilt have that strong of a military regimentation in dress? Perhaps the two don't go together?

Another question for ordering is "Iron Pleats? crisply, lightly, do not iron. WOW, never had that question asked on a modern kilt. Think they are crisply? What would you suggest?

Lastly, most pictures of men wearing ancient kilts show then wearing boots and no Sporran. I can see leaving the sporran off a model to show how the material folds to go up the shoulder. Is it acceptable to wear one. What about hose and shoes? I get the feeling this is more of a day/casual look, wouldn't take a jacket, shirt and tie?

I realize that some of these are "Kilt Police" kind of questions. I don't mind breaking some rules, but would like to know what they are and that I AM breaking them!
I'll wait till I get some feed back before I place an order.