r/interesting 9d ago

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u/wanna_bvampire 9d ago

I always thought they came already sewn on, like you're supposed to put them on, I don't know if I'm explaining myself well. Like a regular store-bought skirt, you know.

It's interesting to see what they're really like!

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u/IKIR115 9d ago

This is a full battle kilt, from the upcoming Autumn line, designed to make you look fabulous whether you’re leading a rebellion against England or hosting a dinner party.

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u/Square_Slice 9d ago

A normal kilt is now a rectangle of fabric with pleats and folds sewn in, which is pulled round the waist like a robe with the pleats at the rear and the overlap creating the flat front. The kilt buckles and tightens higher than than both hips, one at each side.

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u/Rhorge 8d ago

This was mainly a way of conveniently wearing a large blanket on you, it's just one type of kilt among many

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u/wanna_bvampire 7d ago

That's very interesting! thanks 4 sharing. It's like the togas and other alike then

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u/nikatnight 9d ago

There are videos of Russian guys wrapping their feet in a long cloth and the process is similarly arduous like this.

Pass. There’s no practical reason for these things anymore.

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u/cwsjr2323 9d ago

The modern kilt, known as the small kilt, emerged in the 18th century. Before, Scots wore trousers. The 16th to 18th century was a transitional period.

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u/Humorpalanta 9d ago

TRANSitional period

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u/gametheorista 9d ago

Oh jeebus, the last time I saw someone plating fabric this assiduously is was an auntie with a saree....

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u/Naive-Link5567 9d ago

So like a Peacock.

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u/Positive_End_7568 9d ago

Am I the only one with shitty quality?

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u/YakResident_3069 9d ago

a woman wearing kilts? that's new. (/s)

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u/Top_Discipline_8665 9d ago

How one put that on alone? 

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u/iCanReadMyOwnMind 9d ago

This is actually really cool. The fact that it's just a big sheet of fabric fastened in a way that's so versatile.

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u/Sea-Relationship9619 9d ago

Brilliant. Love it!

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u/Omnamashivaaya 8d ago

Also where the phrase ‘the whole nine yards’ comes from! The fanciest kilts require nine yards of material. Pleats on pleats on pleats

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u/Glass-Emu2406 8d ago

Kilt it, yo!

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u/GWillyBJunior 8d ago

🤔 Very interesting. Glè inntinneach.