Question about my SWK

[Alaskan Kilted Guy]

Well, some of you may remember that I ordered myself a SWK standard, in Nightstalker tartan. Anywho it was way too long, hanging way past my knee. So, I had a good friend hem it for me. I have the waist up where it should be, I think, and the kilt hem is now right at the top of my knee. The total length of the kilt now measures 20". I am 5'6" tall, does this seem like an appropriate length? Thanks folks! Oh, I will send pics as soon as I take some too...

[WhoDeySchenk]

It sounds right, I'm 5'7" and I get a 21-21 1/2"

[Prester John]

That depends on you, really.

Top of the knee is a traditional length, so it is not too short, unless you don't like it.

I'm 5'7", and I wear it up a little high on the waist, but my kilt is 22".

If you like it, and it looks good, wear it with pride!

[ChromeScholar]

I'm 5" 8" and a bit, and the SWK 24" length is perfect for me, so it all depends on how you're built.

[thescot]

I'm 6'-3", and I can wear a kilt 24" long. Brings the selvage to just about the top of the knee with the waistband just above my navel, and I won't wear one any longer than that.

Send us a pic, and we'll comment. Believe me, we'll comment!

[Alaskan Kilted Guy]

Send us a pic, and we'll comment. Believe me, we'll comment!

Oh I know the rabble.... I'll get more comments than I can handle!!!

[Ozman1944]

WHy? What do you mean?
It's too long, too short, backwards, wrong tartan, hose doesn't match, wrong material, sporran wong style, should wear a belt, don't wear a belt............
other than that, you look great!!!!
We're just being helpul.....

[Ozman1944]

Pesronally, I'm ALWAYS encouraging.

[McMurdo]

Honestly that sounds like it could be right. Height is one factor but so are body shape and proportions, however photos would help to see how it really is.

[GreenDragon]

i'm 5'7" and the SWK length fits fine by me. My Irish Nat and Black Watch Econ's hang just past the knees.