Waist-hip measurement

[freddie]

I have the similar waist/seat measurements although I have not had the problem you report. My big problem is that the left hand bottom apron edge lifts badly, which I'm sure is 'compensation' for the top of the kilt being pushed out by my belly. To this end I had the lower hip strap removed which does allow the apron to hang better. When measuring for a kilt the seat (hip) measurement should be loose to allow for comfort when sitting down, so maybe a bit more leeway here would help.

[McElmurry]

My kiltmaker had me add about an inch to my seat measurement to account for a bit of a tummy. This allows the apron to hang straight down when I am standing.

[plaid preacher]

I have the similar waist/seat measurements although I have not had the problem you report. My big problem is that the left hand bottom apron edge lifts badly, which I'm sure is 'compensation' for the top of the kilt being pushed out by my belly. To this end I had the lower hip strap removed which does allow the apron to hang better. When measuring for a kilt the seat (hip) measurement should be loose to allow for comfort when sitting down, so maybe a bit more leeway here would help.

Freddie has a good point. Don't over tighten the second strap on the apron too tight, or it can pull everything off kilter. (hmmm... is this where the expression comes from???) ON the kilt I own that has the third strap I pass it through the buckle very loosely, which allows for things to hang straight rather than conforming to belly bulges.

[Nile]

Hello FW, and welcome to X Marks.

Does your custom made kilt have a third Strap (lower strap)? I would think, that if your kilt has a third strap, it would be adjustable by an inch or two in either direction allowing for some adjustment near the hips. Therefore, if you added an inch of two to the waist measurement of the kilt itself, you would have the ability to adjust it for the best look with that lower strap.

Another thing you could do is drink less beer (goes right to the tummy) and eat more bacon (goes right to the butt). Never mind, that wouldn't work for me either!

Nile

[The Wizard of BC]

The only real way for us to assist is to see you in your kilt.

Would it be possible for you to post a few photos? We would need to see the kilt on from both the left and right side.