Kilt Strap Extenders

**Tetley** · 30th September 08, 07:21 AM

Originally Posted by McFarkus

Ron, thanks for bringing these to my attention. I just ordered a set. I'm losing weight and bought a WPG MacKenzie military box pleat kilt on ebay, but it's a bit too small. I'm intrigued by what Tetley said about using them to wear kilts that are too big too (I have a few of those), but I'm not sure how that would work.

How do they work in this instance?

I'm too big for the kilt not the other way round. The effect is the same in that in all cases the kilt is too small and the extenders allow the kilt to be worn, only in my case the kilt are deliberately too small since I'm losing weight not gaining it.

**mbhandy** · 30th September 08, 07:48 AM

Deleted the reply already answered.

MrBill

**george7** · 29th September 08, 10:42 PM

It looks like USA Kilts has a similar product for $15

**Riverkilt** · 30th September 08, 06:30 AM

Yup, just found out Rocky had them too. AND, he specifies that they are leather. Celtic Croft didn't mention the material so wasn't sure if theirs were leather - but guessed they were.

Celtic Croft only offers the 1 1/4" width, USA Kilts offers that size and a 1 1/2" width.

Is this a great board or what that we can spot and share a deal like that??

Ron
A most loyal, patriotic, fast food economy eating obese bachelor American who needs kilt extenders from time to time.

**McFarkus** · 9th October 08, 04:58 PM

Just got mine in the mail today - they are great! I'm wearing my WPG MacKenzie (Seaforth Highlander) military box pleat kilt that I got on Ebay, but is still too small. I STILL intend to lose weight to wear it properly, but the extenders are allowing my to extend the amount of time I can wear it.

**SFCRick** · 9th October 08, 05:13 PM

Sounds like a smart find

**Highlander31** · 10th October 08, 06:43 AM

Good idea. I 'm thinking of picking up two pair (one of each size.) They would open up more options when purchasing kilts on eBay.

**george7** · 10th October 08, 06:54 AM

Anybody have a review on how the effect the overall look of the kilt?

**McFarkus** · 10th October 08, 06:59 AM

Originally Posted by georgeblack7

Anybody have a review on how the effect the overall look of the kilt?

It takes a moment to adjust the apron so it's centered because the buckles end up farther back. My belt covers up the top two straps, so the extenders don't show there. The third extender does show and the anomaly is that the buckle from the extender sits a couple of inches in front of the "real buckle". Other than that, no problems. I'll try to get pictures taken this weekend.

**george7** · 10th October 08, 07:03 AM

I have a kilt that fits just right during competition season, which happens to be running season. During the summers in FL, I stay indoors and work on computers... whilst my kilts shrink.