2 straps or 3 weigh in men! (and women)

**berserkbishop** · 2nd February 08, 10:56 PM

Grandmum has gotten to the point in my Cunningam where she is nearly ready to attach the straps and buckles. She asked me if I want two straps on the right side or one. I really dont know. Is the second strap on the right side necessary? I think this has been discussed before by Matt Newsome but I cant really remember. Anyway, my other kilts are the 3 strap kind(one left, two right). Opinions please. I kind of like the look of the two on the right, adds a little more flash. Thanks

BB

**Riverkilt** · 2nd February 08, 11:10 PM

I like all three...just me...

Ron

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 2nd February 08, 11:11 PM

IMHO the three straps allow for better adjustment of the kilt giving the apron a flatter, neater appearance. They also look damn cool!

**Arizona Scot** · 2nd February 08, 11:12 PM

As far as I can tell the second strap is more for looks than any things else except for maybe tradition. It isn't fastened to the waist band and doesn't need to be pulled tight. All that being said I prefer three to two I think it looks better.

**OFCJAX** · 2nd February 08, 11:13 PM

The second one is pretty much decoration now a days.

I vote all 3.

**JRB** · 2nd February 08, 11:13 PM

The second strap isn't necessary at all but it is part of a traditional 8yd. tank. I only have two straps on my Newsome 4yd. kilt but three on my Lochassynt tank. I'll stick with two straps on any other 4 or 5 yd. kilts I get but I'll also stick with three straps if I ever get another tank.

**Larry124** · 2nd February 08, 11:20 PM

Just to stir things up…

To my eyes the hip strap and buckle look good.
The belt covers the waist buckles so Velcro will answer just as well.

**berserkbishop** · 2nd February 08, 11:26 PM

sounds like you all are echoing my thoughts exactly. Well, it is good to have confirmation on such a pressing decision!

**Jock Scot** · 3rd February 08, 12:17 AM

It seems that I am going against the flow(again) and I vote for two straps.I have two ,made by Chisholms of Inverness, of my three kilts with two straps and I really cannot see the need for three.

**berserkbishop** · 3rd February 08, 12:54 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

It seems that I am going against the flow(again) and I vote for two straps.I have two ,made by Chisholms of Inverness, of my three kilts with two straps and I really cannot see the need for three.

I am going to go with three because it is what I am used to and I really like the look. As much as it shouldnt be necessary, I think the large strip of leather and silver buckle help to put "kilt" in someones mind rather than "skirt" when I am out and about. Do I care if someone thinks I am in a skirt? No, but I get tired to fielding questions. ITS JUST A GARMENT. ok back on topic. I just think the 3rd buckle makes it look a little more manly which is why I think I will go with it. thank you for the opposing view tho. Good to hear!

Bishop