While at Clanjamfrey, I had a gentleman in trousers ask why some kilts are pleated and some are not. After some brief conversation, I finally gained some understanding of his question. It should also be noted that the gentleman had one eye covered with a band-aid and also wore glasses.

I believe he was actually asking why some kilts appear to have bands around them and others show the entire plaid pattern. I explained the types of pleats to him as best I could and even pointed out some examples of each as I could find them.

I am not sure if I answered his question, but he seemed satisfied with my answer at the time. This did stick in my mind and I thought I would ask if anyone knew of any kilts that were not pleated. I am with the understanding that that pleats are part of the definition of kilt, but I have been wrong before!

Robert