New Guy, New Kilt. Help???

[davidlpope]

As to the waistband, the original in this kilt would have been green, as in this photo:


I suspect that it got worn out at some point and whomever owned the kilt either replaced it or covered it over with the white cloth. I would have chosen a darker color certainly.

I've got a different theory, given the normal high rise of regimental kilts and the relative short length of this kilt, plus the fact that it is sized for someone 5'11"-6'. I'd bet a bottle of whisky that the kilt was cut down, from the top, for a shorter man and the white waistband was added at that time.

Either way, very nice find and it fits you very well. I would suggest rethinking the regimental badge on the sporran, though. I know they're readily available, but (in my mind at least) there is an inherent, implied claim that you served in the regiment by wearing the regiment's badge.

I do like the sporran, itself, though. Very Nice!

[longhuntr74]

You got a helluva deal! Congrats!!

I've got a different theory, given the normal high rise of regimental kilts and the relative short length of this kilt, plus the fact that it is sized for someone 5'11"-6'. I'd bet a bottle of whisky that the kilt was cut down, from the top, for a shorter man and the white waistband was added at that time.

I'm in absolute agreement David!! Given the "shortness" of the kilt itself based on the new owner's description and the shortness of the inside lining (typical apron/inner apron linings should be 6-8" down from the top...this appears to be about 3"), I would wager a bunch of money that this kilt has been cut shorter from the top...which then explains why it has the awful white waistband vs. the original green one. I'd actually love to get my hands on this kilt and do some trim work on it to "improve" it...but given my extremely busy schedule, I will refrain from offering.

[truckie561]

I've got a different theory, given the normal high rise of regimental kilts and the relative short length of this kilt, plus the fact that it is sized for someone 5'11"-6'. I'd bet a bottle of whisky that the kilt was cut down, from the top, for a shorter man and the white waistband was added at that time.

Either way, very nice find and it fits you very well. I would suggest rethinking the regimental badge on the sporran, though. I know they're readily available, but (in my mind at least) there is an inherent, implied claim that you served in the regiment by wearing the regiment's badge.

I do like the sporran, itself, though. Very Nice!

Makes sense. I never thought to do a side by side comparison of this kilt with my others. I just thought I got lucky on the length, since every standard length kilt is too long for me.
I like the sporran too, I just wasn't certain if the badge on the front of it was military in nature. Now that I know that it is, would I be better off keeping it original and selling it, trying to recoup the cost of future kilt alterations and avoiding looking like a poser, or should I keep it and replace the badge with something fire department related?

[Spartan Tartan]

I'd keep the sporran and replace the badge.