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Would Box Pleats be considered "casual dress" or are they considered appropriate for any style from black tie to casual? Also, were they originally a military style?
The first tailored kilts were box pleated kilts. Yes, they are wonderful for formal wear. In the 19th century, the military did use them and they were pleated to stripe. The kilt evolved during that century several times, going from 4 yards and by around 1900 most consisting of 8 yards..

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