Ladies- do you wear "male" kilts or kilts made specially for women?

[sydnie7]

I'm struggling with this question right now. I have several lengths of tartan that I'd like to make up for myself, but what to do? Have always had a definite pear shape, proportions do not change regardless of weight. So with the widest part of body below the fell, pleats are problematic. . . But so tempting. Rather than try such a drastic taper, I'm considering a bias-cut skirt yoke with pleats falling from that. It will be done up first in some "trade" tartan from the old Kirkbright remnants site, just to see how it looks. Right after I finish knitting hose for grandniece Ginger, who totally rocks her traditionally made Navy Edzell kilt!

[Angela Kaye Bodine]

Thank you Tarheel ! I found it ....Angie...must of been blind lol

[Elizabeth]

I'm struggling with this question right now. I have several lengths of tartan that I'd like to make up for myself, but what to do? Have always had a definite pear shape, proportions do not change regardless of weight. So with the widest part of body below the fell, pleats are problematic. . . But so tempting. Rather than try such a drastic taper, I'm considering a bias-cut skirt yoke with pleats falling from that. It will be done up first in some "trade" tartan from the old Kirkbright remnants site, just to see how it looks. Right after I finish knitting hose for grandniece Ginger, who totally rocks her traditionally made Navy Edzell kilt!

Sidney, I remember we spoke about that at Costa Mesa. I am interested in the "billie kilt" idea as well. I have a 10-11 inch difference between waist and hip. I tried some sample pleating on the unknown tartan I have and that taper is pretty drastic! If you try the yoke method be sure to post about it. It will be a while before I get to actually using the fabric... I have to finish a historical outfit first.

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[Elizabeth]

As for the men or woman kilt. I have a Stumptown woman's kilt, which of course is very modern. I love it, it's comfortable and easy to care for. I also have a couple kilted skirts that are not my favorites, they were bought second hand years ago and have shrank ;). I recently tried on a 4 yard kilt I impulsively purchased on ebay... it fits me pretty well even though it appears to be a men's garment. It slightly shower curtains, which I think means it's actually too big in the hip?

If money was no object having a kilt custom made for me by one of the makers here would be the best option but finances won't allow that now.

[Liam]

It is my experience that women will defy convention, and wear what ever they choose to, and we males will admire them.
With respect and admiration to all women, regardless of whether they choose to buckle up on the left or the right.