Big Men

[Big Paul]

I agree with Rigged.

The biggest thing is to do it with confidence! When people see a confident man in a kilt, their attitude changes.

He could always look the nay say'ers in the eye and ask if they have ever had there butt kicked by a man in a skirt.....

[Prester John]

You mean "skirt" of course. haha

I think that's a great comeback...and he is big! :smile:

[The Wizard of BC]

There is one other thing that my business has taught me.

Large men should try to wear their kilts as high as possible. A kilt worn as a hip-hugger with proper hem length accentuates the horizontal.

I know that most large men feel that their waist is under their belly, but it's not. And are suprised the first time they wear a kilt above their navel. Their belly is less obvious, the kilt hangs right, and when they look in the mirror, for many, it's the first time they have looked like everyone else.

Plus, with a kilt that is approching 25" wide and is only 18" or 19" long, it is almost impossible not to answer "the question" in a very graphic manner.

[Schultz]

With a bit of a gut myself, I can wholeheartedly agree with the Wiz. I forget I even have one when I have my kilt on. It just disappears, so to speak.

[Colin]

I am 6'4 and in the higher 200's. I agree with alot of the comments here. Avoid the brighter colours and wear the kilt higher. I don't have much of a beer gut, but I am a wide bastard.

I also happen to know someone selling a kilt that would fit perfectly http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=13922

or for one that is a bit smaller: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=13996

Just tell your brother to pay attention to how he wears his kilt. Try and stick with stuff that compliments bigger guys (ie ankle socks and runners don't work all that well).

[flyv65]

Does 6'2", 250 lbs count as big? If so, here are my two cents. Yes, wear the kilt at the true waist. Yes, darker colors can be more flattering-but not always: sometimes they just make you look like a very dark, brick wall. Also, consider wearing the kilt AT the top of the kneecap as opposed to the middle of the knee, and making sure that kilt hose go no closer to the knee than 3 fingers below.

Bryan...but that's just my opinion: I could be wrong...

[Prester John]

Sorry, I should have made this more clear...

compared to me, big is 6' 200-300lbs.

You 6ft guys over 250 are big. BIG.

Believe me, if someone your size says "you ever had your **** kicked by a guy in a skirt?" it carries alot more "weight" (pardon the pun) than 5 and a half feet of me.

Thanks for the pointers. I'm on the prowl.

Colin, I'll check a few things on my end, and maybe we can reach a deal on that first kilt. I'll let you know. Thanks!

[cormacmacguardhe]

Well I am 5'10 1/2" and pushing 290lbs so I guess I qualify. I agree that you should stay away from the really bright colors, but be carefull and not go too dark, that can also accenuate size. Then again what is wrong with a big hairy man in a kilt. Keeps the negative comments to a minimum.

[michael steinrok]

I'm 6'5" and weigh 290 ,so I'm pretty qualified at least in this area. When you,re this big people literally look up to you! One person said"Look at the size of him, he can wear anything he wants" Nuff said. ;) ;)

[NewKilt]

Prestor, I'm 6'0" and 255 pounds. I agree with the comments that recommend wearing the kilt higher on the waist. I know that I look slimmer in my traditional design Stillwaters, than I do in my SportKilts which are casual style and worn lower on the waist. Since your brother is a conservative dresser, I think your idea of starting with a tartan such as the Black Watch is the way to go, because it would not do much good to get him a tartan that makes him feel selfconcious.

I think your brother will be amazed at how much slimmer he looks in a kilt than in trousers with the kilt worn in a more traditional style. This should help build his confidence.

I've never gotten a negative comment from a man while kilted, many have called me "sir." He can expect many smiles and compliments from the ladies.

I'm sure many of us would like to hear how things went if he decides to give the kilt a try.

Darrell