Wearing two kilts at once.

[KiltedKnight]

Now I'm recovering from shoulder surgery and can't use one hand at all. Of course now the weather turned
cold and I'm stuck without a warm kilt that fits. So I
decided to put a heavy wool one over a cotton canvas
one.

I know exactly what you're talking about. Exactly two months ago today I had rotator cuff surgery on my shoulder and it is a real bear to put the kilt on and no easier putting pants on but luckily I have a good wife that helps me with dressing and even tied my shoes when I was in a sling. I have to have the other shoulder done sometime around the end of January if my first surgery progresses favorably but the timing is good, I should have great mobility from Christmas time to after Burns supper time so I shouldn't miss out on too much.

Chris.

[Riverkilt]

Good idea.

The only time I've worn two kilts at once was to use a Utilikilt as a poncho over my shoulders in the rain in addition to the kilt I was wearing...

Ron

[Kiltedfirepiper]

I remember seeing somewhere tht in WWII in africa that Scots wore a canvas apron over thier wool kilts to protect them from damage.. wouldnt wearing a UK over a wool kilt pretty much serve the same purpose?


I have also dont the "greatkilt/short kilt " combo for SCA one or two REALLY COLD desert nights...I was almost TOO hot


Scott

[macwilkin]

I remember seeing somewhere tht in WWII in africa that Scots wore a canvas apron over thier wool kilts to protect them from damage.. wouldnt wearing a UK over a wool kilt pretty much serve the same purpose?


I have also dont the "greatkilt/short kilt " combo for SCA one or two REALLY COLD desert nights...I was almost TOO hot


Scott

It was the South African (Boer War) and WWI, actually, that kilt aprons were worn, partially to protect the kilt, but also to camoflauge the tartan.

However, I don't think it's the same as wearing a UK over a traditional kilt -- the apron was just that -- an apron. It wasn't a full-fledged kilt, just a front & back held together over the kilt.

T.

[McClef]

It would be interesting to find out if these aprons are still being made anywhere or where they might be seen in a museum as they could have a practical modern day application.

I have seen them in TV historical dramas etc, but never in enough detail and they are not on screen for long enough.

I might be going to London next week and if so will try to get to the Imperial War Museum if I get a chance.