Quote Originally Posted by kiltedscot
... 25 show what are probably kilts in the traditional Scottish style, but 20 show pleated garments which I would not classify as Scottish kilts.
The definition of "kilt" is changing. Even Scottish kiltmakers are altering the rulebook. Get used to it.

The traditional Scottish kilt, along with its highland accoutrements, is closer to being an ethnic costume than to being clothing. Even on its own, a traditional Scottish kilt is a difficult garment to wear: material, pattern and price doom it to occasional wear, at best.

If it bothers you that the new styles are popular here, you can comfort yourself in knowing what I suspect: that the great majority of men in this forum have great respect for the traditional Scottish kilt, despite our insistence that freedom and individuality are what draws us to the kilt's modern descendents. Those are not contradictory positions.

One more thing: although the domain "www.xmarksthekiltandotherkiltlikegarmentsnotinthe scottishtradition.com" is almost certainly available, don't expect the forum title to change.