Of the Military (Kilt) Rise

[Woodsheal]

Here are some highland soldiers in shirtsleeves showing how high the true military kilt rises - basically to your breastbone! Looks like they'd be nice and warm, covering the kidneys and all. Something I'm sure these poor lads serving in South Africa appreciated...!

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Unless you are contemplating recreating a Boer War soldier (complete with "trews" worn under the kilt) I'd suggest that the 4-inch rise is really a bit too much. It will look ghastly with a Prince Charlie coatee, and extremely awkward with a day wear jacket unless a waistcoat is also worn.

[JRB]

Unless you are contemplating recreating a Boer War soldier (complete with "trews" worn under the kilt) I'd suggest that the 4-inch rise is really a bit too much. It will look ghastly with a Prince Charlie coatee, and extremely awkward with a day wear jacket unless a waistcoat is also worn.

So, were the trews worn under the Boer War soldier's kilt the modern trouser-like type or were they the old style bias cut and tight?