I until just recently when I joind this forum thought that a kilt was supposed to be worn at the hips, (under my unfortunately large belly) I thought it was just like any other pair of pants I owned. but, I started wearing mine at the waist and I notice a couple of things. 1) it was colder, it used to come down over the knees. 2) it was a bit more free in movement. 3) it was acward (sp?) because I am a teenager who is used to wearing pants at the hips, (I am a special breed of teenager, I resist the pop culture of wearing pants without a belt and at the knees ;) ). 4) If felt a bit tight on me.

I think that most of these things that I found are that I my kilt as a more funtional costume. (because I didn't know about the kilt stores online to get one.) so my kilt is nothing more than a rectanular green (wallace I think) hunk of tartan cloth with some pleats and velcro. and an over apron that acts as a sash and is wrapped around me most of the time.

but I am happy to say that I ordered my first real kilt last night with the thought that I will wear it at the waist. I love how I order a 44" kilt for my self while I wear a 36 in men's pants. I can admit that my belly is there but eeek!
(if you want to know I ordered a Irsh National Tarton Stillwater economy kilt)

~Casey