Traditional Solid Color Kilts and Definitions

[The Wizard of BC]

I agree that Matt is absolutely correct. There have been so many talented Kiltmakers over the years that construction methods, materials and looks have changed, or been tried, that no one single definition can cover them all.

We also have quite a long time frame to consider. Better than 200 years.

What I was intending with my post was not a definition of "The Kilt", or a definitive definition of "The Traditional Kilt".

I was trying to do was insure everyone that I do not claim my Kilts as being "Traditional".

Does that make them any less valid a Kilt? I think not.

But there are a couple other threads currently running that deal with the other types of Kilts and garments made today and I was trying to give us some frame of reference.

I understand that we have yet to agree on even the definition of "Kilt" never mind trying to define "Traditional" or "Historical".

All I can do is define my type of Kilt. As I am the one who started to use the term "Contemporary Style Kilt" I thought it would be helpful to let everyone know what I mean by that term and how it differed from what is commonly called "Traditional".

[The Wizard of BC]

Ted, I think you may be getting far too "wrapped around the axle" on some of your questions.

I think maybe your over-thinking and analyzing.

And perhaps it is because you have little visual reference.

The thing we often have to remind ourselves is that this is supposed to be fun. And it's only a piece of clothing.

Yes, I'm sure that somewhere there is someone who would be offended if I wore my Tewksbury without a Sporran. I respect that persons opinion but it is Their Opinion, not mine.

If we were talking about Uniforms then perhaps worrying about where is the proper location on the leg for Flashes would be vital. But we are not talking about Uniforms we're just talking about one item of clothing.

I like to tell my customers that "There are Tartan and Kilt snobs out there in the world, but there are no Tartan Cops".

[Bugbear]

All I know is that I put a great deal of work over several months into making my casual kilt into a traditional kilt, going by the definitions provided.

I was very thankful to finally be able to sew the lining over my work after being absolutely sure that it fit well...