New idea for underkilt

[CMcG]

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As i said earlier there is no way that I want to wear underpants under my kilt, as every kilt wearer knows the great benefit of the kilt is the total freedom that it offers,so something like what you describe or the underskirt is ideal

Freedom-wise, I hardly notice wearing boxer shorts under my kilt and that is my preferred method. It is ideal for me because it doesn't require purchasing any more kit than I already own

For those who desire 'total' freedom with more hygiene, an underkilt seems a good way to go. If I were to wear one, I wouldn't want it to be tight (like lycra) because that would seem to defeat the point of being free. I suppose a loose fitting, natural fabric (cotton or silk?) might be better. As CDNSushi wrote, polyester doesn't breath and wouldn't be nice in the summer.

[Jimmy]

Freedom-wise, I hardly notice wearing boxer shorts under my kilt and that is my preferred method. It is ideal for me because it doesn't require purchasing any more kit than I already own

For those who desire 'total' freedom with more hygiene, an underkilt seems a good way to go. If I were to wear one, I wouldn't want it to be tight (like lycra) because that would seem to defeat the point of being free. I suppose a loose fitting, natural fabric (cotton or silk?) might be better. As CDNSushi wrote, polyester doesn't breath and wouldn't be nice in the summer.

No this is loose fitting skirt made of lycra, obviously very light weight which allows total freedom but is ideal from an hygienic point of view. I dont even feel that I am wearing it under the kilt

[weepeskythistle]

Fabrics can get confusing to me. I think there is a place for this for sure. I would think even it you weren't borrowing one it is a good idea. I'm in a situation where I wouldn't be able to clean my kilt as often as I would like and have been trying to decide which fabric. I know most average womens slips are the nasty hot stuff, yet I need something that is kind of smooth so as to prevent bunching up. Am I making sense?!

I am ignorant on fabrics for sports and the outdoors so if you and others could keep suggesting what I can look for that is smooth and not hot I'd appreciate it. This issue has actually made me not wear my kilt as often as I would like. Would silk cost a lot and/or be difficult to care for as well?

It is lovely kilt too! Isn't this right English Bloke? (:

[Tobus]

Long t-shirts or shirts with long tails work just fine for me.

Hanes makes an undershirt (aka "wife-beater") that's easily worn under any level of dress. They make 'em extra long, too. Mine will go all the way down to the middle of my thigh. And they're very thin and breathable. This seems like an easy, cheap, and available solution without having to go into the realm of a new type of undergarment.

[CDNSushi]

Would silk cost a lot and/or be difficult to care for as well?

I hear you about the bunching up... No, silk is not necessarily free of that problem. A few years ago, I bought several pairs of silk etchu fundoshi (a type of Japanese loincloth) for wear with my unbifurcated clothing.

I also have many pairs of silk boxers for the same purpose. Silk is very hard to to take care of. By far, the BIGGEST problem I have is with how long the fabric lasts. I find that my silk wears extremely quickly, and doesn't even last half as long as my cottons... I have cotton boxers and fundoshi that are a few years old and look as good as the day I got them. The silk? Became brittle or weak, started tearing, getting discolored, and became useless, which didn't make me very happy considering that I paid a lot more for silk than I did for cotton.

That's not to say that I don't like wearing silk... Silk boxers are still my go-to choice for under-kilt wear, but I have to have a closet full of them, and be ready to replace them on a semi-regular basis. And that gets expensive.

[Ruanaidh]

Long t-shirts or shirts with long tails work just fine for me.

They work just fine for me, also.

[Mickey]

Neat ideas. I will keep them in mind for a time when I might feel the need for them. However, at risk of admitting to a bit of TMI, I own two pair of boxers and one pair of briefs. I don't know where any of them are. For the most part, I haven't worn UW since a rather "grating" experience of an amphibious landing exercise in surf that was heavily churned with sand, followed by a very long hump in the hills, some 20+ years ago.

The only time I wear UW, is for formal events (rented tux) and for Dr. appointments, one of which went badly when a pair of silk boxers exploded on me when I bent over.. for a female doctor. (re-examine Sushi's explanation on the care and life of silk).

If I were to ever rent a kilt, I would go with one of my pairs of boxers, provided I could find them, just out of respect. For my own wear, it isn't that different than my jeans, slacks, or kilts.

When it's windy... it's a challenge that I enjoy accepting.

[CDNSushi]

... and for Dr. appointments, one of which went badly when a pair of silk boxers exploded on me when I bent over.. for a female doctor.

Indeed! Yes, I too have had silk undergarments spontaneous self-destruct while being worn... With equally "explosive" results...

[Tobus]

I tried silk boxers once. Couldn't do it. They were a little too silky soft, if you know what I mean.

[Coastie]

Only been wearing the kilt for a few months now and I ventured the regimental route and the underwear route both and I find I greatly prefer my lycra blend black boxer briefs. Comfortable to me and dark so not even noticeable.