Thanks Guys for the feedback. First I need to correct the material the kilt is made of; it is 100% Acrylic and although I think it looks good it dose not have feel of a quality kilt, in that it feels too light on me.
Thank you Steve for your input about the waist line and "Fell" of the kilt. For sure I will be ordering another kilt from these guys just to get a few kilts and tartans that I like. I don't know if Freedom Kilts make a 100% Acrylic kilt but I intend to find out before I order from the States. I think that it would be easier if I ordered another kilt that would fit on my hips rather than above my belly button but have no idea how to do the measurements.
I did ask my Lass if she could make the changes I wanted but she also told me that the time it would take to do the sewing and remove some of the 2 layers or more from the waist line could be difficult. She suggested I order another kilt that would fit on my hips. "I mean for $49.00 it would not be worth my time"... I was happy to hear that but she supports me in wearing a kilt. Lucky me!
Although this kilt is not traditional, ie. 8yrds of pure wool, it is acceptable for me to go fishing for salmon. hiking in the mountains and general wear as an ever day kilt. I did go out tonight for a quick Ale at the local Pub, "The Rusty Gull" and got a few compliments and as always someone asked if I was a Piper. I live on the North Shore of Vancouver and the population is mostly Iranian, Sailors from cargo ships, and Vacationing passengers that pour from the cruse ships looking for a little local color. they come from all over the world. The pub is a great place for me to go and get to feel comfortable in my kilt.
You know... I think I lost the thread of this post and it is time for me to close this. I will be up at 5 a.m. to go fishing for the Chinook salmon running up the Capilano river, in my kilt of course.