Kilt Strap Extenders - Application

[Riverkilt]

So, kilt strap extenders are sold in sets of three. My two sets just came in from USA Kilts. Since they're sold in threes I've been mentally playing with how to "balance" them.

I have two hand sewn wool kilts that have "shrunk up" on me somehow and both have their attached kilt straps buckled on the very last hole.

Figured if I "balance" all three straps its gonna make the outer apron look a bit "off."

After much pondering realized maybe I only need one kilt strap extender. I can rebuckle the two right side kilt straps more to the middle of the attached kilt straps then just extend the left kilt strap.

That way the right kilt straps and visible part of the kilts look "normal" and the only change would be a shortened underapron which would not be visible. Does that make sense?

Anyone else been through this?

So, now I'm wondering why the kilt strap extenders are sold in packs of three...?

Ron

[English Bloke]

So, now I'm wondering why the kilt strap extenders are sold in packs of three...?

Ron

Mmmmm... buy one get two free? Using the logical method you describe you can now extend a whole lot of kilts...
How do they actually attach to the under-apron strap. Do they just buckle on? Do you need to wear a belt all the time to cover unsightly, under-buckle bulges?

[Big Mikey]

Celtic Croft also sells extenders, available in sets of two. I purchased a set of three and they just buckle on to the existing straps. I found that I had to use all straps in order to get a proper fit. If I just used a strap on the under apron, the top strap on the right side wouldn't reach.

[Riverkilt]

Boy, am I dumb or what??

Thanks Mikey.

Makes sense that I'd have to extend the length of the right hand straps to enlarge the circumference of the kilt...tightening them would just make it smaller. And extending the underapron strap would just pull the right hand straps away from their buckles....so three it is...

So NOW I think I get it....I think...probably should just get on with attaching them instead of thinking about it...

Welcome back to Earth Ron.....