In my all to small amount of research that I have done on the subject of the evolution of the modern kilt, I have covered the transition from great kilt to philabeg, and the development of the sewn in pleats and the types of pleats that were popular in any of the particular periods. One thing that has seemed to escape me however, are the various methods to secure the kilt at the waist. I'm sure that I have just overlooked the information somewhere. I know that the great kilt and philabeg (with or without the possible drawstrings) were held on with just the belt, and I am aware of the modern kilt's buckles and straps (and snaps or Velcro in the case of sportkilts and utilikilts), but what type of information is there on the in between period? Once the pleats began to be sewn in, what methods were employed to hold the kilt on? As stated, I am sure that I have just overlooked it somewhere. Any help or recommended sources would be appreciated.