Fishtail back on kilt with button braces?

[Shinenotburn]

No, you seem to misapprehend the point. Regardless of proper fit, the two styles are different mechanisms of wear. Braces work against gravity by hanging weight from the shoulders. A waistband kilt (or trousers) use lateral force for security. The point being: when suspended from the shoulders, fishtails provide a benefit (indeed, a fishtail without braces would be utterly pointless.

I do see your point. I suppose the distribution of weight would be extended evenly along the base of the fishtail, more so than being distributed across four buttons on the inside back of one kilt.

Kind of like overalls minus the flap in the front.

[Kriegbert]

I do see your point. I suppose the distribution of weight would be extended evenly along the base of the fishtail, more so than being distributed across four buttons on the inside back of one kilt.

Kind of like overalls minus the flap in the front.

The biggest two advantages with braces seem to be: since they hang from the shoulder, the waistband can be loose, which is particularly useful if you have a large meal, and secondly, always reverts to the original position regardless of whatever acrobatics you pull off.

[Crazy Dave]

The biggest two advantages with braces seem to be: since they hang from the shoulder, the waistband can be loose, which is particularly useful if you have a large meal, and secondly, always reverts to the original position regardless of whatever acrobatics you pull off.

I like to wear braces with my suits. I agree! I'm in sales and when I do outside sales, I like to be able to sit with my customers comfortably. The discussions can often get long and drawn out. Also, when I stand up, I want to look neat and together. Braces are the best way to facilitate this.

Dave