Flattering kilts for ladies?

[Highland Lass]

I have worn mainly 'Fletcher Jones' made kilts (Aussie company, sadly no longer producing them), and although worn slightly lower than my waist (they were lucky Op Shop finds), they look good on me. I am of the 'mature' age too, with curves

I tend to like kilts that are knee height as I would like them to look like a man's kilt (although doing up the other side), and because I'm slightly on the short side. I also like to call them "Kilts". To me, a skirt doesn't have the apron at the front and has pleats all the way round and are often worn longer than knee length.

One day, I hope to get a tailored one in my Clan.

[billmcc]

An American kilt maker, who is female, offers kilted skirts in a number of styles.

See here: http://www.alexismalcolmkilts.com/1252/1261.html

[Danaidh]

At the risk of being banned from the forum, the shorter the better for women in kilts (woo-hoo!). Okay, I'll admit, any woman in any length of kilt looks good and I encourage it, even if it is a male-oriented garment. The long lengths (down to the ankle) look elegant and proper. Mid-thigh's are nice (please see my gallery of misc. pics). My wife is six years older than me, but won't wear hers out of the house {sigh...}. I like all the responses you've received and encourage you to once again don da kilt and join us in full force!

[BonnetMaker]

Lots of great ideas to consider there, thanks everyone, will let you know how I progress once I've decided what to make.

[Paul Henry]

I recieved in my post this morning a collection of retailers promotional materials from the early 1960's , one of the pages might be of interest

If you are interested I can do a proper scanned copy if you like

[Dale-of-Cedars]

I recieved in my post this morning a collection of retailers promotional materials from the early 1960's , one of the pages might be of interest

If you are interested I can do a proper scanned copy if you like

If you could, I would appreciate it. And possibly the vendor/publication info page, if there is one?
Thanks!

[BonnetMaker]

Those look just the sort of thing I had in mind for a long skirt, especially the bottom left and top fight, that slim shape with the deep pleats from the knee down looks very practical and adaptable

[Paul Henry]

better quality pics


and the title page as well

[unaspenser]

I particularly like tartan skirts cut on the bias. I have one that's calf length and similar in shape to number 6 in Paul's post above. I also have one traditional ladies' kilted skirt that is below the knee/high-calf length that I like (there's pics on my profile). I think the important thing about kilted/pleated skirts is that the must take the curve of the hips into account. Women wearing mens' kilts look a bit funny in my opinion. The pleats tend to splay out and look awkward.

[Dixiecat]

Women wearing mens' kilts look a bit funny in my opinion. The pleats tend to splay out and look awkward.

This can be a problem for ALL kilt wearers when the kilt has not been custom-fit.