Great advice from all! Thanks.

BTW the pleats do go the right direction, which would lead me to believe the only construction change is in the apron overlap. The center stripe on the under apron, though not the same as the over apron, looks as if it is a better, more dominant choice for a center stripe. Go figure!

I did a little more research into the kilt brand itself and it is made by Kiltpin, which on their site has no women's wear at all; and prices are, well, alarming (£518 to 600+ for a med. weight kilt). The kilt is being sold as unworn, which I believe since it looks really new and fresh and the only thing missing is the basting to hold the pleats together; it seems that it is worth the $80 asking price.

I think my favorite reason for the apron switch is the MacQuarrie story provided by CDNSushi. I can hear it now, "Left handed opening? Oh no, not a woman's kilt, it's 'MacQuarrie Style'. Never heard of it? Well in 1651..."

It may remain a mystery, but if I can pick up a kilt that looks good and is selling for a tenth of its retail price, I can afford to either try switching the aprons or living with it as is and proudly wearing it "MacQuarrie Style".

I'm gonna buy it.

I make most all of my kilts with no apron fringe, and with an internal fastening on the left hip, which does not require a hole.
M. A. C. Do you have a photo or example of the internal fastening strap? This sounds interesting and would certainly make the process of reversing the aprons pretty easy.