21st Century kilts, or Utilikilts?

[OC Richard]

As for 21st century kilts, these kilts are simpler. They seem to have the classic silhouette. To my eye they appear to be worn a little lower on the waist, but that could simply be a matter of style and the effect of the external pockets vs wearing the sporran. I do wonder if it's the "attitude" of the kilt itself.

Honestly, I'd love to see one close-up, and a side-by-side comparison with a more "traditional" kilt.

I read some Nicholsby interviews and he's said things to the effect that his kilts are traditionally made kilts, but made from nontraditional fabrics.

I've got on my soapbox repeatedly about the issue of men wearing their kilts too low at the hips, and then noticing that their knees are covered and having their kilts shortened to compensate.

This results in adult kilts being made in lengths which up until recently would only have been seen in kilts made for youths.

So I was very pleased to hear Nicholsby say that "for a man around six foot a kilt should be 24 or 25 inches" which is in the realm of traditional kilt lengths.

I'm 6 foot 3 and I have my kilts made in a length of 25.5 inches.