A rambling, disjointed near-stream-of-consciousness soliloquy concerning the evolution of the military kilt ca. 1715-1859 and 1860-present.
The 'little kilt' or philabeg (Scots Gaelic, lit.
'small wrap' ca.1715 was a utilitarian garment of rudimentary construction - very practical for daily wear in the out-of-doors, but by no means 'well-tailored'. It was replaced ca.1860 by the 'modern' tailored 7- or 8-yard kilt which in turn has become a more complex, 'finished' and flattering garment over the 150 years of its' existence.