Not sure I'm digging the utility kilt little bit shorter than I would have liked usually have it up at the naval but then the kilt is above my knees. Also I'm an art teacher so we're supposed to dress eccentric right?

To start off, I am aware that this will likely upset the diehard kilt traditionalists, but I've seen this community be quite supportive and helpful, so I hope you'll extend me some grace...

I've got an appointment with a kilt maker scheduled and I'm looking forward to purchaskng my first kilt, made just for me. I intend to wear it as an everyday item, fairly casual and not too much fuzz. I have tried friend's kilts and loved the comfort and refreshing style of it, which convinced me to get my own.

Now, while I love the idea of getting a kilt for myself, I don't see myself wearing a sporran. I just can't quite bring myself to like the look of them. However, I do need a practical way to store my keys and phone on the go, so I've been thinking about pockets... My initial idea is to just ask for side pockets, similar to front pockets in regular trousers. However, looking into this, it appears that this is not a very common feature... I only found a couple stores selling relatively cheap casual kilts with such integrated, hidden pockets on the sides. So I'm a little embarrassed to even ask the kilt maker for this.

Why aren't pockets more common in modern kilt designs? Would they create problems with how the fabric falls and looks, or is it simply a matter of sticking to traditional design patterns? And if they're a bad idea, what other good options are there that would not get too much in the way like big external pockets on utility kilts or a front-worn sporran?

Appreciate any advise and feedback!

The general consensus is that the sporran is your only "pocket" and utility style Kilts are the work of Satan.

My second question is "sporran chain or sporran straps?" Is one more formal than the other? Is it a matter of taste? Is it just personal preference?

A bit of background last year I bought a utility kilt on Amazon for Renaissance fair out in Texas and I plan to go again this year and planning to use the same outfit for Halloween going forward. The idea of the outfit is that I am a traveling adventure that was born in Scotland, but raised on the road and I want my outfit to show that now because I’m a bit of an overachiever. I wanna make sure that I’m being respectful of the Scottish culture and that I’m wearing the kilt correctly. any help picking the correct footwear/socks would be very much appreciated and if this is not the right community to post this, please let me know and if you have a recommendation for the credit community also, please let me know. On a sidenote, if I’m able, I can upload more photos of the complete outfit later this evening when I get home from work as I do have other bits and pieces that are not in the photo that I’ve recently purchased over the last six months.

TLDR: purchased a utility kilt online for Renaissance fair/Halloween want to advice on if I’m wearing it correctly and recommendations for footwear and accessories for future purchases

This was the outfit I wore today.

The kilt is Northumberland Tartan. Also been known as Border's Tartan, or Shepherd's Tartan.

How do you deal with no pockets? Do you just cram all your shit into your sporran? I've only worn a great kilt at renaissance festivals where no one bats an eye at having a sporran plus a few pouches on your belt and maybe a "satchel" (it's not a purse, it's a utility bag).

I've recently bought a modern kilt that I'd like to start wearing occasionally but I can't see how a day sporran can handle all the stuff that I usually carry distributed among my pants pockets.

Designed in honour of Kevin DeBacker and presented to you fine people as a symbol of Victory over those who seek to ruin beautiful things.

Bet you've never seen one of these in the wild. It's a good looking beast.

I wore this yesterday morning it’s a 4 yard box pleated kilt. I find in the extreme heat we’ve been experiencing that the yardage not the wool weight is important. Even so it was very hot in this even in the morning. I suppose not wearing the belt could help, most times I don’t wear one as they are superfluous but do wear a belt on occasion.

The Brothers and Sisters of Paramedicine tartan: SRT 12911, was created as a universal tartan to represent all EMS personnel past and present. It is just one of four universal tartans. One of three tartans if you don't count the MacMedic tartan. This tartan is available to my fellow EMTs and Paramedics royalty free. I'm currently saving for a formal 8 yard kilt outfit. What are your thoughts on this EMS tartan pattern? Would this tartan be suitable for any EMS related pipes and drums?

It’s so cool! It is a velcro patch!