Sliding kilt problem

[d_lairson]

I have a problem, one that may not be unique, but a bit of a serious problem. I have a bit of a beer gut and this is compounded by a complete lack of hips or a butt. Today while competing at a Highland games I'm piping away but get the horrible sensation of my kilt creeping slowly down the gut. It became a race to see if I could finish my tune or loose my modesty... Fortunately I finished the tune...

I.ve lost a bit of weight recently, about 15lbs which probably is not helping, but my kilts seem to fit fine. This is not the first time this has happened but I have at least 4 more competitions this year plus countless parades and performances with the band I'm in. Does anyone have any advice on how I can combat the creep?

[Bruce Scott]

If you're wearing a waistcoat, braces (suspenders) may be the answer.

[Tartan Hiker]

You wouldn't be the first person to secretly use a set of suspenders under your jacket...

[Liam]

Make sure it is cinched snugly on the upper side of your sun deck, not the lower....

[Java]

All of the above. If you're going to be wearing a coat or a sweater all day, braces are ideal. If you're going to be in shirt sleeves, Liam is right, cinching your belt above the belly button is the best answer I've found.

[d_lairson]

I was looking at my kilts. On my band kilt the lining fabric is like a rough suede or something. When I was wearing it around last night, which was the first time i've worn it, it did not seem to move on me. The kilt I was wearing on Saturday was an ex-hire kilt that had an almost satin like liner on it. Could the satin liner be one of the reasons it seems to be creeping so much?

[Lake Mist]

Aye, satin is rather slick. Suede is more semi-slip, when pulled snug offers a non-slip surface. Many uniforms now offer a rubberized (vulcanized for the older gents) band that is very non-slip.

Just my 2 coppers.

[JohntheBiker]

Friction is the only thing holding your kilt up, unless you wear braces. If your kilt has a "slippery" lining, you might wish to talk to a kilt maker about possible remedies.

Make sure you are wearing the kilt high enough and tight enough, talk to a kilt maker, wear braces. Seem to be the options.

[Arnot]

Could the satin liner be one of the reasons it seems to be creeping so much?

Absolutely. I have a kilt that had a lining like this. It seemed to slide down rather easily. I pulled it out and replaced it. Now it's fine. No more sliding.

[Tarheel]

Better that you were piping instead of slinging a hammer at the games. Suspenders sounds like the best quick fix, but since you've lost weight, there is room to add a waist band of material that will adhere better as Lake Mist suggests.