Three straps vs two straps

[Whidbey78]

I went the three-strap route for a long time until I got a few casuals with no straps at all(velcro) and realized I didn't need anything that didn't hold it together around the waist. I doubt I'll ever wear three straps again. Truth be told, even when I get my next kilt(USAK Semitrad) I may ask to have it made with one strap on the right and velcro across the front. I like the way it keeps the under apron and over-apron lined up at the top so I never have to worry about it. Then the strap is only for looks and a little extra security. Sorry...I'm getting off on a tangent.

Yeah. No need for that third strap unless you're a dancer or just like the look.

[azwildcat96]

I too only have 2 straps on my tank. I have been told that the third strap was added by kilt rental companies to allow for a greater range of fit/adjustment for different clients. Not sure if it is true, but it sounds reasonable.

[Jock Scot]

All my kilts(handmedowns and bespoke) over the last 6 decades have had two straps and I have not even considered that two were not enough.

[MacSpadger]

I was not even aware that a three strap kilt existed. As I have mentioned before, most of my kilts have no strap at all.

Is this a North American innovation?

[macwilkin]

I was not even aware that a three strap kilt existed. As I have mentioned before, most of my kilts have no strap at all.

Is this a North American innovation?

The ex-Black Watch of Canada kilt (made by Thomas Gordon & Sons in Glasgow) I owned when I was a young lad of 18 had three straps, and that wasn't Glasgow Kentucky, Montana or Nova Scotia. <grin>

T.

[MacSpadger]

The ex-Black Watch of Canada kilt (made by Thomas Gordon & Sons in Glasgow) I owned when I was a young lad of 18 had three straps, and that wasn't Glasgow Kentucky, Montana or Nova Scotia. <grin>

T.

Don't worry, I have just been rather daft, that's all, I had come off a thread about kilts with three belt loops, and got mixed up with this one.

Yes, I have seen, and been enclothed in, beaucoup de Thomas Gordon 3 strap kilts.

[T-Bone]

The ex-Black Watch of Canada kilt (made by Thomas Gordon & Sons in Glasgow) I owned when I was a young lad of 18 had three straps, and that wasn't Glasgow Kentucky, Montana or Nova Scotia. <grin>

T.

My grandfather's Thos. Gordon & Sons Fraser kilt circa 1950 has three straps as well.
Maybe we are on to something.

T

[M. A. C. Newsome]

I did a blog post way back in 2005 about the reason why kilts are typically made today with three straps, rather than two, and arguing for the practicality of two straps.
http://kiltmaker.blogspot.com/2005/0...lt-straps.html

It's not a "North American" thing, but a fashion born and bred in Scotland I am afraid! For the record, all of my kilts have two straps!
M

[Dixiecat]

I did a blog post way back in 2005 about the reason why kilts are typically made today with three straps, rather than two, and arguing for the practicality of two straps.
http://kiltmaker.blogspot.com/2005/0...lt-straps.html

It's not a "North American" thing, but a fashion born and bred in Scotland I am afraid! For the record, all of my kilts have two straps!
M

As mentioned earlier, the third strap is quite useful for anyone who dances. Especially the highland dancers who are constrained by the SOBHD dress code that states kilt pins are not to be worn.
http://sobhd.net/downloads/files/Dress%20code%20v2.pdf

[Biathlonman]

My Burnett's and Struth tank came with a third strap - which seemed unnecessary as my waistline gradually increased over the years, but illness has caused me to lose more than 25 lbs and I now rather appreciate the extra support. The kilt is heavy, my sporran too, and it helps keep everything up. I sometimes things suspenders might help too, but I don't think anyone does that.

Though you've lots of advice to the contrary, I'd keep that third strap my friend. 'Cause you never know.