A question re: long kilts

I have a neighbour from Scotland, so I am remembering a few things she told me: Formal kilts are often longer length, mid shin. Informal kilts are shorter; around knee length and dance kilts above the knee. Belts are commonly worn with kilts, but they usually don't have belt loops, they are merely cinched over the kilt. She says that you can probably take in a little at the waist if you or someone you know is handy with a needle and thread, or just wear your belt a little tight and don't worry if there are a few little puckers. She also said that safety pins, a modern invention to be sure, are quite common at clan gatherings and the highland games to keep wayward kilts in place and to keep formal wrap kilts from flapping around in a wayward breeze and exposing things that shouldn't be exposed. If it is a wrap style, wrap it a bit tighter and use safety pins to pin it in place. Otherwise, use a slightly tight belt. And be sure to have fun and try the Haggis. Or not!