Not real kilts?

[F16WarBird]

That kiltmaker is a moron.

End of story.

[NewKilt]

Originally posted by Berry
In the opinion of one who is completely ignorant of such matters, I reckon that if it looks like a kilt, it's a kilt.

Lots of opinions on this Berry. Some say it has to be a 16 oz wool tank made in Scotland. Others consider Utilikilts, Amerikilts, SportKilts to be kilts. There have been several past threads on this with different viewpoints and definitions expressed. One could even argue that the belted plaid is the only "real" kilt.

My interpretation is rather liberal, and many here would disagree with it, but that's OK.

My interpretation: A skirt-like garment designed for men. The front has a top and bottom apron. The bottom apron fastened to the left side of the waist, and the top apron fastens to the right side. The back of the garment is pleated. The length of the kilt is such that the bottom falls anywhere from one inch above the knee to mid-knee. The kilt originated in Scotland, but today is worn by men in many parts of the world.

My interpretation leaves the door open for a wide variety of materials, and designs - pockets, no pockets, etc. Many who are pure traditionalists will disagree with this, and that's fine. There are members here that are traditionalists, non-traditionalists, and others that have a wide variety of kilt styles. It's all cool, it makes Xmarks an interesting place to be.

Darrell