Kilt Length ?

[O'Callaghan]

If you are short and wear off the rack kilts, then it seems inevitable that those who are taller and/or can afford custom kilts will complain. Shame really.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

If you are short and wear off the rack kilts, then it seems inevitable that those who are taller and/or can afford custom kilts will complain. Shame really.

I sincerely doubt that the length of "off the rack" kilts has anything to do with traditional kilt length being where it is. Remember it has only been relatively recently that an off the rack kilt was even an option.

However, I will point out that there was a time in history, early 19th cent. and before, when kilts were simply made selvage to selvage and the length of the kilt was the width of the cloth. In those days people did not wear their kilts long if they were shorter than average. They still wore their kilt at proper knee length; but the top of the kilt was worn higher, sometimes covering the bottom of the rib cage.

Maybe those buying off the rack kilts today who find them too long can try doing the same, as an alternative to wearing their kilt below the knee. (Or they can take their kilt in to be hemmed).

[Mickey]

I'm short at 5'7" and anything off the rack is too long for me. Worn where I want to is uncomfortable in the legs. Worn comfy on the legs, I feel like I have an ACE bandage around my ribs. Simple solution... I hemmed mine to where they should be. Much more comfortable all around, and I'm told I look much better in them... well, actually... I'm told that the kilts look much better on me.

But hey, it's all about the kilt, right?

Seriously though, a kilt that actually fits you the way it should is much more comfortable. Sort of like shoes that way.