Thinking about getting a kilt...had a few questions

**scottish_rogue** · 16th September 09, 12:44 AM

Hey, first post here. First off, I just want to say hello to all you people out there who have already made the leap and started wearing kilts in everyday life. I have been wanting to get one for a while now but I haven't had the money to shell out for one until just recently. So I had a couple of questions since I haven't worn one before.

Where are the modesty snaps located on the utilikilts? I was kind of confused by this when looking on their site. I just figured that you would wrap the kilt around you and then it would be held in place with your belt. So is it some kind of button on the bottom corner of the front of the kilt or is it something that's under the kilt going from front to back?

Also, what are the best brands out there? I really only know of utilikilt because of it's popularity, but I was wondering of there were some other ones as well. Anyway, any help is appreciated!

**Bugbear** · 16th September 09, 12:55 AM

Welcome.

**Highlander31** · 16th September 09, 01:10 AM

Welcome to the forum. I don't have any experience with Utilikilts, however, I'm sure somebody will be able to advise you. There are a lot of members who wear them.

**Midsmed** · 16th September 09, 01:24 AM

from Sweden

**McClef** · 16th September 09, 01:56 AM

from South Wales UK!

Sorry I can't answer your question though.

**MacKay71** · 16th September 09, 02:28 AM

Welcome to X-marks! Take a look at the kilts offered on this site on the top banner.

**SFCRick** · 16th September 09, 02:52 AM

Welcome

**Mipi** · 16th September 09, 03:03 AM

Welcome

Usually you have straps to fasten the kilt. You don't need belt for this. Some kilts are using snaps/buttons or even velcro to fasten. But be aware, right side of the apron shouldn't be fastened on under apron lower then hip level. This will add additional stress to material and limit free movements of kilt.

Have no Utilikilts, so I can't be more concrete.

Mipi

**Chas** · 16th September 09, 03:20 AM

Hi Rogue,

Welcome to XMarks from the middle of Thetford Forest in Norfolk, England.

I know nothing about Utilikilts - I think 'Riverkilt' is the one to give the best advice. PM him.

Regards

Chas

**Rex_Tremende** · 16th September 09, 03:38 AM

The modesty snaps on a UK are at the hem, front and back center, kind of hidden in the back by the pleats and on the front on the inside apron. I have one UK with modesty snaps, and to be honest I've never used them. Just completely unnecessary for me - since I'm never in a situation where I would need them (I'm not up on ladders much or would I care about modesty if I were).

Sounds like you are thinking of a contemporary kilt for your first. You can check out the list of advertisers here, and there's also R-Kilts - the owner is a participant here, but I didn't see him in the list. Most of the advertisers here skew towards traditional, but there are a few who offer more contemporary styles. Which is best is hard to answer, since what's best depends on what your requirements are.

You might want to hang out here for a while to look at photos and follow discussions about people's attitudes toward the various kinds before making your mind up. There are also some good threads in the archives about which kind to buy first. And by "first" I mean once you buy one it's hard to stop.

So welcome.

Regards,
Rex.