Quote Originally Posted by RockyR View Post
When I go across the pond, I take in as many kilt shops as I can to suss out how the Scottish shops are set up. I have been in Hector Russell shops (as well as dozens of other smaller shops), but have not been in K.A. or H.O.T.. I have been in Geoffrey Taylor and many other big names you didn't mention and can only remember seeing 3 straps on a kilt, except where it was a hip hugger where the lower right strap was left off.

To the people posting about Velcro on the left, I think there's a miscomunication... The OP was talking about removing the lower strap on the right side (the hip strap), not the left strap (on the under apron).
I agree with Rocky, most kilts I see in Scotland anyway have the 3 straps. Only time I have seen the 2 are on hire kilts and budget kilts quite often only have the 2. I have been told on many occasion by shop assistants that the 3rd strap ensures a better fit. Anyway my mind is made up regards the straps and I am going for 2. As for the kilt length I am going to discuss it today with the kiltmaker, however, I am edging towards having a traditional rise. For those interested it is going to be made up in the Campbell of Argyll weathered Lochcarron 16oz.

Thanks,
Simon