Interesting the split corset lacing idea...was difficult to figure out on my leather Utilikilt. They didn't send instructions - had to search the Internet to find out how corset lacing worked. Also difficult to adjust. Finally just left it loose while wearing the kilt then tightened it to where it "self-adjusted." I've found that weighted clips do tame leather pleats.

A different look on the current leather kilts - seems a bit cleaner - leaner...