the Short Modern Kilt

[jthk]

Those things are all true, regarding the construction of the kilt.

However in the matter of how the kilt is worn one can go back to 18th century portraits, through 19th century photographs, and up through the 20th century and observe a remarkable degree of continuity.

It's quite surprising, really, how jacket styles have changed and sporrans have changed but the kilt looks remarkably alike, even in belted plaid times.

I would suggest that it's not a matter of how the kilt was worn but how it appears to us in those portraits/photographs. That image is consistent, I completely agree.

Regarding the image you attached, who are the participants in that apparently violent exchange?

Thanks.