Difference between a "dancing" kilt and any other, and liners?

[Barb T]

Barb said dancers did not wear kilt pins. Oh?
I've rarely seen a kilit without one, personally.

Actually, dancers who compete in Scottish Highland dancing _don't_ wear kilt pins. I'm not talking about Scottish _country_ dancing. Do a Google image search for Scottish Highland dancing, and you won't see a kilt pin. Here's an example:

from pictures I've seen of Scottish Highland Games, underwear or athletic shorts only happen in the US, most if not all male dancers and highland athletes in scotland participate au natural, as a kilt should be worn.

As Panache says, the Scottish Board of Highland Dance rules require underwear. White underwear is OK for the jig but not with a kilt. And I agree with Panache. Even if the rules didn't require it, it would hardly be appropriate for someone to go regimental at a Highland dance competition. It's like the difference between not wearing underwear under your trousers (which only you know about) and not wearing underwear underneath trousers that are a little too transparent (which everyone then knows about). If you're going to be doing something where it's likely that someone (particularly a child) will be able to see that you're not wearing anything under your kilt, then you ought to wear something under your kilt.

What does a dancer's kilt cost to make? My fiance has an aversion to "billie" kilts because of the length, and has been snooping around the dancer's area at Games to see if she can find one her size in a tartan that she will wear. Now I'm wondering if I can afford to have one made for her.

As far as the cost of a kilt for a dancer goes, the amount of work is essential the same as the work that goes into a kilt for anyone else. Maybe even a little more, given that the kilt will almost invariably have a hem. When I charge for any kilt, I charge a flat rate for labor and other materials (buckles, straps, lining, and canvas), plus the cost of the tartan. Tartan cost varies greatly from mill to mill, but generally 11 oz tartan is cheaper than 16 oz tartan.

And a kilt for a dancer is made with a 2" rise, just like any other kilt. Maybe your fiancee would prefer a kilt skirt? They are very nice, can be made in any tartan and any length, and are much cheaper to have made.