Kilt Breeks/Breeches? Anyone recall this

**KiltFitz** · 3rd April 15, 06:38 AM

Hoping you folks could help me out here, I have tried to search but must be using the wrong terms:

A while back, I recall a discussion on here about what is correct to wear underneath the kilt, regimental versus pants etc. As part of that discussion, someone mentioned that it used to be de rigueur for gentlemen to purchase their kilt with matching tartan underwear or I think maybe they were referred to as Kilt Breeks or Kilt Breeches. I seem to recall it may have been in an old Anderson's catalogue or similar which is why I feel certain that OC Richard was involved, maybe Steve and Matt Newsome too?

Can anyone point me in the direction of that discussion and maybe any other sources which would support that?

I was having a conversation with someone recently and mentioned this and they are very keen for me to provide more info. Any help would be much appreciated.

Fitz

**neloon** · 3rd April 15, 06:42 AM

Maybe this
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...31#post1273231

Alan

**KiltFitz** · 3rd April 15, 07:02 AM

Thanks Alan,

I'm getting somewhere now I know it's kilt drawers I'm after. Anyome point me in the direction of sources that would confirm it was standard attire for gentlemen?

**neloon** · 3rd April 15, 07:05 AM

?Here
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...talogue-74888/

Alan

**Tenmiles** · 3rd April 15, 07:55 AM

Drawers made from woolen tartan...

**neloon** · 3rd April 15, 08:11 AM

Originally Posted by Tenmiles

Drawers made from woolen tartan...

Yes.
I think calling them "drawers" may be making you think they should be comfortable by modern standards but they were really just a short version of the full length army trews which, being without underwear in those days, would have been too rough for our modern sensitive skins.

Alan