Quote Originally Posted by Panache
With the exception of a few minor details such as color of flashes and ties, our conclusion is that we would confidently wear the same outfits with either option.

A 4-5 yard box pleated kilt is an older style than the 7-9 yard knife pleated ones we are wearing, but all the same rules of fashion and conventions of formality apply. A 4 yard box pleated kilt is no less formal than an 8 yard knife pleated one. It is simply a different style. To be honest how could one tell if we wore a box pleated, knife pleated, roll pleated, or military box pleated kilt in our photos as they are all front views?
An excellent point, Jamie -- my request was aimed more at the belief that Matt mentions that 4-5 yard kilts, be they box-pleat or knife-pleat, are somehow not "real" kilts. As you mention, the box-pleat may be worn with the same outfits as a "traditional" 8-yard kilt.

T.