eBay Advice?

[sydnie7]

Without looking at your specific listings, I'll just throw in some thoughts about length.

Remember (or learn) that on a traditionally made kilt, the buckles sit at your "natural" waist -- quite a bit higher than you are likely used to for trousers/jeans. There are several threads here, particularly from The Wizard of BC, discussing how to determine your natural waist. If the seller is listing kilt length as the overall amount of fabric from bottom to top, you need to know the rise (how much material there is above the buckles, or conversely how far below the waistband do the buckles sit). Then you can figure out if the kilt length is correct for you -- the length between the buckles and the lower edge.

ETA: here is one of Steve's posts as an example. I know there are others with photos to be found.

A kilt that is truly too long will not fit you correctly. Simple option is to hem it -- can be done, most people won't notice the alteration, but it does take time and some skill. But that assumes the rest of the kilt details are correct -- does the fell (the stitched part of pleats) end at the widest point of your hip/seat area? If not, the pleats won't fall correctly and the kilt won't look as good as it should.

Any other attempts to rebuild a kilt that is too long (i.e. taking the length from the top vs hemming from the bottom) would most likely cost more than the kilt is worth, and might not even be possible.

Lots of detail that I've skimmed over here, but the take-away is -- know what length you need from buckles to knee, and ask the seller to confirm that measurement. Steer clear of kilts that do not meet your measurements.

Welcome and good luck in your hunt!