I have a kilt thats a few inches too small. To solve the problem I moved the buckles, and as far as I know you can't tell. I did notice that the under apron does show a tad. I solved the problem by pinning the top up a hair. As long as I'm wearing an untucked shirt, or a waist coat you cannot tell. But Barbara, can you by chance tell me WHY it shows? These seems to be a problem you're familiar which which is why I ask