Kilt length

[Tobus]

Thanks, so far, for all the great information concerning kilt length. I realize that everyone has their own personal preference but, in reality, who sets the standard? Is this carved in stone? And will the kilt police grab you if you happen to wear your kilt "not up to everyone else's standard?" Hmm, just wondering. Funny how society dictates to us. If we listened to society, though, then why wear a kilt! Again, just some food for thought! Cheers! McD

The "standard" is from centuries of tradition (some of which is actually a written military standard). That's where the kilt comes from. It's not exactly a new fashion that our culture has yet to define.

So while you're certainly free to wear it wherever you like, if you're wearing a traditional cultural garment, it would be advisable to at least know its roots and the customs associated with wearing it per that tradition. Whether you decide to follow tradition or not is another matter entirely.

There are no kilt police that will confiscate your kilt, assess fines, or make you go home and change if you don't wear it 'correctly'. But I'm sure the rest here can attest that there are undoubtedly people who will approach you and try to give you "advice" on how to wear it correctly. Some of them can even be downright rude. But as long as you're wearing it how YOU like, and you know as much as they do about what's "proper" so you can stick up for yourself, you're in good shape.

In the end, wear it however you want, and wear it proudly! There is plenty of room for personalized touches and individuality, whether you decide to stick with centuries-old tradition or not.