I finally did it. After trying once, and failing, the kilt was worn successfully at the Michigan Renfest last week!
The story: Last year I found this site and joined. I shortly afterward bought a Black Watch kilt from SWK, but ordered it too large, sent it back, and got the right size (great people at SWK!). My wife and I were going to celebrate her birthday at an Irish Pub about 8 weeks later and, not realizing the implications at the time, found the kilt still too big as I had lost about 15 pounds since the original order. I decided I would try anyway, but broke a rivet on the belt while dressing. So the kilt was put away for awhile. Then this year at the Alma festival, I bought a Pride of Scotland kilt, got the belt fixed, and finally wore it in public for the first time. It was very comfortable and I enjoyed the looks, especially from my wife! I hope to get the Black Watch taken in so I can wear it next, soon. If you picture hawks need proof, I don't know how to put them in this thread, but my profile picture was taken there!