Loosing weight and buying a kilt.

[Ghâshûl]

Hey guys! I haven't been very active at all, since I still haven't bought a proper kilt. Last I posted I mentioned wanting to loose some weight before getting one. I've lost around 15kg (33lbs) since and I'm looking at losing maybe 7-10kg (15-22lbs) more.

What would your advice be to me? Wait until I reach the point I want to reach (should happen before the weather gets milder again, the Scandinavian winter can get quite harsh), or will the amount my waist will likely change not be enough to make a big difference?

I wouldn't want to buy a kilt that I couldn't fit after a couple of months...

[thescot]

If you're talking about a couple of months, I'd wait. Expecially if you are buying a custom tailored kilt for big bucks. The buckles have a good 1" plus-or-minus adjustment, but why take a chance on the hips not fitting as well. If you are losing that much weight, you'll change of lot of measurements in the process.

On the other hand, if you are buying a stock kilt, it might not be such a big deal if you change a little in size. I'd advise going for the smallest size you can manage now since it will loosen up some as you continue to drop the pounds.

And above all else, congratulations on losing all that weight. Your dedication and perseverance speak well of you, and you will benefit in you health for certain.

[Kid Cossack]

What about a cheap temporary kilt? If you were here in the US, I'd reccomend a Stillwater economy, as a "transitional" kilt. For the price, they're outstanding (about $50US delivered, I think). I'm sure that people on the Continent can scare up a decent off the peg acrylic kilt. It might not suit you like a handmade wool kilt, but it could get you through the weight losing time, and then give you time to make sure your weight has stabilized before you invest in a custom kilt again.

Best!

[michael steinrok]

What about a cheap temporary kilt? If you were here in the US, I'd reccomend a Stillwater economy, as a "transitional" kilt. For the price, they're outstanding (about $50US delivered, I think). I'm sure that people on the Continent can scare up a decent off the peg acrylic kilt. It might not suit you like a handmade wool kilt, but it could get you through the weight losing time, and then give you time to make sure your weight has stabilized before you invest in a custom kilt again.

Best!

I agree with the Kid on this . I have gone from a 49 to a 42. I have 12 kilts in various sizes. Stillwater has been a great boon to me. Stillwater offers great value for your hardearned money. If you continue your weightloss I would order the next size down and go for it! Yahoo!

[Ghâshûl]

Thanks for your input!

I probably won't end up with a tailor made one, although I would love one. (freedomkilts look really great) They're a bit out of my pricerange for now.
I'm looking at either an Amerikilt or a Utilikilt, or something similar.

I think my best option will be just to wait it out! The kilts you can actually buy in Denmark aren't very nice. I have one already, I think I posted a pic of it once

[David Dalglish]

Wait until your weight settles down, then buy the best kilt you can afford

[Freelander Sporrano]

I agree with David I would wait . However if you feel you must have a kilt sooner than later try a kilt with a velcro closure They are very forgiving. Good luck after Christmas I'm heading down the the" weight loss road" too

[McMurdo]

First off congratulations on the weight loss.
I would wait until you have reached your goal weight, then invest in the kilt you want.

[Blu (Ontario)]

.....I've lost around 15kg (33lbs) since and I'm looking at losing maybe 7-10kg (15-22lbs) more.... What would your advice be to me?...

I have a bit of personal experience with this and can say that losing weight is a worthy goal and satisfying accomplishment. At your target weight you look better and feel better and clothes fit better. But often, despite our very best of intentions, the weight ends up going back on... sometimes with a bit of surplus.

I suggest considering a slightly less risky approach. Give yourself a bit of "breathing" room by having your kilt built 10 - 15 lbs or so above your target weight. Then when those nasty pounds start to sneak back on the waistline, that beautiful kilt won't be condemed to the closet next to the pink shirts until the next diet!

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[Ghâshûl]

I can definitely understand what you're meaning, but this isn't really a diet, I've just been eating better and I've incorporated excersize into my daily 'schedual'. For instance I've gotten rid of my bus pass and now walk to and from work every day. That's not something I plan on stopping doing.

I've gained a bit this last week, but I'm sure it'll come off.

I guess if I wait until summer is here I'll have time to see how much I can lose and to see that it stays off

I think I'll wait it out, it should be possible!