Balmoral Kilt arrived.

[David Dubh]

The only reason I ask is that the cheaper stuff seems to have 2 while the more expensive has 3. At least with the pakistan stuff. If 2 straps works better, then I don't know why it wouldn't be derigueur.

Oddly the closest kilt maker to me refuses to do anything other than 3 straps. I talked with her about adjusting the fit of my 3 strap kilt and removing the hip strap which she said she would not do.

[Chris in a Kilt]

Oddly the closest kilt maker to me refuses to do anything other than 3 straps. I talked with her about adjusting the fit of my 3 strap kilt and removing the hip strap which she said she would not do.

Do you know Robert MacDonald in Vancouver , BC? I watch him on YouTube from time to time, he sounds like he knows what he is doing.

I wouldn’t take no for an answer, its your kilt, it should be done like you want it.

[kingandrew]

I think the number of straps is just a personal preference thing, like whether to cuff your pants or leave the bottom of the legs plain. I haven't seen anything to prove one is more "correct" than the other, although individuals may have strong opinions on which they like better.

The only reason I've been able to think of for the 3rd strap is that it might help prevent the front apron from flapping up as freely in the wind. But many folks wear a kilt pin to achieve the same goal and even in a heavy gale, there is still the back apron to prevent a complete loss of the mystery surrounding the kilt-wearers undies.

My Scotweb 5-yard kilt has 2 straps and I've never had any problems with it staying up or holding together (or revealing me in the breeze). I would not have any problem with having the other strap, but I have not felt the need to have it added, either.

I'm not sure anyone other than fellow kilt connoisseurs would even notice how many straps you are sporting. Most folks are just excited and curious to see man in a kilt.

Andrew