Stumptown Kilts

**seanachie** · 15th March 13, 04:43 PM

Chipping in on the above comments, I would like to understand this issue with the aprons. What is wrong with a nice traditional style apron? I have seen this narrowing of the aprons on various modern kilts and fail to understand the appeal.

**Skiballa** · 18th March 13, 05:18 AM

Originally Posted by seanachie

Chipping in on the above comments, I would like to understand this issue with the aprons. What is wrong with a nice traditional style apron? I have seen this narrowing of the aprons on various modern kilts and fail to understand the appeal.

I think it has largely to do with the fabric they use, it doesn't drape like wool. With the lack of a sporran, it allows for the apron to fall more naturally between the legs for modesty.

**pbutts** · 18th May 13, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by seanachie

Chipping in on the above comments, I would like to understand this issue with the aprons. What is wrong with a nice traditional style apron? I have seen this narrowing of the aprons on various modern kilts and fail to understand the appeal.

I haven't had time to take pictures and do a full review of the Stumptown Kilt I purchased recently from another X Marker, but I think I understand the shape issue a little bit. As mention, the fabric has to be one consideration (the pleats are also stitched in an unusual way to give them more shape too), but the other issue that the apron deals with is the sizing. For example, the size small kilt that I have has a series of snaps for both aprons that adjust from size 32" to 37." A traditional flared apron only has to adjust a few inches and is usual designed for optimum fit on the middle belt setting. If the Stumptown apron were flared like a traditional kilt and looked good at 35" I imagine it would wrap too much at 32" and look ill-fitted at 37." The tapered apron looks about the same at both the small and large settings (I'm wearing it at the 36" setting and it looks good). The inner apron has pleats about half way across so both sides reveal pleats even when worn at the largest setting. For me the biggest selling point was the length. All of the other modern kilts I've seen came too long for my shorter legs. Stumptown offers a 21" and 23" length. As I anticipated, I can wear the 21" model at my natural waist and it looks pretty good (yeah, I know.....pictures, yadda yadda). Although I have no pictures to judge by, the hips (42" traditional style) seem to fit pretty well.

**Elizabeth** · 14th October 13, 09:54 AM

I just bought one at the Seaside games in camo. Since they have a woman's style the fit was better than the UtilityKillys which are cut for men. I wore it most of the day and evening and found it comfortable. It will be even better after washing so it softens a bit. I love the apron pocket and the snap on custom place-able pockets! The only picture taken was at the booth by Timmy, he was great to deal with.

**Hawk** · 14th October 13, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by Elizabeth

I just bought one at the Seaside games in camo........The only picture taken was at the booth by Timmy, he was great to deal with.

Elizabeth, do you have a photo?

Hawk

**Elizabeth** · 14th October 13, 12:24 PM

No, sorry I don't. Next time I have it on I will take one!

**jflanigan** · 31st October 13, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by Elizabeth

I just bought one at the Seaside games in camo. ... The only picture taken was at the booth by Timmy, he was great to deal with.

I too saw Timmy at the Seaside Games. I did a test fit of one of his kilts and found it quite nice... I could wear them.* I'd be interested in your thoughts on Stumptown after some wear.

* My kilts so far are all Utilikilts. It's time for something new and different--and not quite as spendy.