Kilts are usually worn much higher than we wear p*nts. Mine sits just between my hip bone and ribcage. I thuink it just feels odd at first because we're so used to having our p*nts much power.

As for the hose, I'd put them on the trading post as hardly worn and get a larger pair. I cannot personally recommend the Lewis hose as I do not have a pair, but everyone who does seems to really like them.