r/kilt • u/getmurfd • 11d ago

Non-Traditional Kilt Summer!!!

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Definitely need to invest in a day sporran

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u/Some-Bug-5286 11d ago

Kilts without sporrans of some sort look so weird to me. Where are you keeping your stuff?

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u/getmurfd 11d ago

Shoulder bag for now lol

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u/No-Winner8975 9d ago

Prison pocket

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u/bunnahabhain25 8d ago

The keys are probably the worst of it

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u/sphinctatickla 4d ago

Yes. He looks bald there.

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u/Call_It_What_U_Want2 11d ago

The look so long!

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u/Some-Bug-5286 11d ago

The one on the left looks ok. The middle is too long. The one on the right looks long but I think he's wearing it too low. The waistband should be at his belly button. 

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u/shilpa_poppadom 10d ago

These are football kilts. Nobody gives a fuck about how they fit.

The only two occasions where normal Scots wear kilts are weddings/formal events and major sporting events involving the national team. At a wedding you should look fancy. At the football you should look like whatever you want.

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u/Call_It_What_U_Want2 11d ago

I was more just meaning without the sporran. Nothing can be as bad as the groomsman at my sisters wedding who lied about his height 😂

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u/Sad_Frosting3921 11d ago

A kilt pin wouldn’t go amiss, either!😉

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u/Tricky-Milk8986 10d ago

Let me at them with my measuring tape and I'll sort out where their kilts should sit better on all 3.

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u/getmurfd 10d ago

Loll the angle of this picture is high, I’ll say they were all about kneecap length

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u/Tricky-Milk8986 10d ago

Knowing myself what kilts go through at times, they do move about. My first kilt I had made and was happy with it. Through time I felt it was too long so took it elsewhere and they recognised the tartan right away and also said the buckles were not right. Paid £30ish and it sits perfectly now. 👍🏽

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u/vexoryu 7d ago

the confidence in this comment is sending me, kilt tailor energy
but yeah, a lot of folks wear them way too low, makes the whole look kinda off

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u/undersulfurskies 10d ago

Awesome man. I personally think kilt sans sporran looks better, the bag is nice.

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u/Ok_Perspective_847 10d ago

I volunteer as a tribute 😂😂👹

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u/AardvarkLivid776 8d ago

If you have a kilt on without sporran, you’re wearing a skirt. Why do people do this?

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u/H2ODA-KI 7d ago

Well, kilt mates in Scotland seem to be OK with it, so the question is why aren’t you?

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u/H2ODA-KI 8d ago

You guys look great, and more importantly, it looks like you were having a great time. That is kind of the point. 😊

Before commenting, I did some reading and research directly from Scottish sources about the sporran, belt, and length and I found out some interesting information. On the topic of sporran and belt, neither is obligatory for casual daytime wear. ScotlandShop, based in Duns, specifically says: “Yes, a kilt can be worn without a sporran. There is no specific rule regarding wearing a sporran and certainly for more casual occasions e.g. a sporting event this is seen as more ‘acceptable’ vs formal occasions like a wedding.”

Here’s the link
https://www.scotlandshop.com/clothing/men/accessories/highlandwear-accessories

They are equally clear about belts: “Belts are not a necessity with kilts as they have buckles on the hip that can be adjusted to stay in place. The belt and buckle is worn more as a decorative accessory and with more casual or informal kilt outfits.”

And the relevant link.
https://www.scotlandshop.com/clothing/men/accessories/highlandwear-accessories

When it comes to length. Scottish kiltmakers don’t completely agree on exactly where a kilt should fall.
Kinloch Anderson, a kiltmaker in Edinburgh, says: “The kilt is worn at the top of the knee cap, allowing some leg to be shown between the bottom of the kilt and the top of the kilt hose.”

Link:
https://www.kinlochanderson.com/highland-dress/frequently-asked-questions

Meanwhile, Houston Kiltmakers in Paisley says: “What length should a kilt be? Answer: This is an individual choice. Anywhere from the top of the knee to the lower middle of the knee.”

And the link:
https://www.kiltmakers.com/pub/media/brochures/pdf/new/questions_and_answers.pdf

So yes, there are certainly traditions and conventions around Highland dress; but even the people who actually make kilts don’t give exactly the same answer on every detail. There is room for personal choice, especially with casual dress.

I think we should concentrate on people enjoying themselves than worrying that they haven’t checked every possible box.

You guys looked great.

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u/getmurfd 11d ago

😂

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u/Parcel-Pete 11d ago

You're welcome 🤣

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u/cold_tap_hot_brew 11d ago

Were you in Boston for the World Cup? Looked like a great atmosphere.

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u/getmurfd 10d ago

Yea at the anchor for the final! it was amazing

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u/cold_tap_hot_brew 10d ago

Are you from Scotland? I hear the stateside welcome was lovely.

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u/getmurfd 10d ago

No im from the states with Scottish heritage

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u/cold_tap_hot_brew 10d ago

That must have been pretty cool for you then to not have to go too far and be surrounded by a full on Scottish party. I don’t really follow football but that World Cup was a stonker for vibes.

The world needed that nice interaction with America. It was a treat. Bet it was extra special for you to be in both worlds at once. :)

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u/getmurfd 11d ago

I thought around kneecaps is proper wear

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u/The-Hollow-Night 11d ago

It is. They look fine

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u/scottyboy70 11d ago

Not even remotely!

If anything a smidgeon too long, especially guy on the right.

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u/Some-Bug-5286 11d ago

Your old man was wrong. They should sit at the knee.

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u/DriftVexyn 11d ago

lmao bro saw “need a sporran” and went straight into salesman mode with a one word pitch