Big Men

[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.

[Prester John]

Indeed, large intense men in kilts can be, at the very least, intimidating!

[bubba]

Even not so large men in kilts can be intimidating, or so my neighbor tells me. ;)

[Shay]

Bythe way- the bright colors thing isn't as big of an issue with tartans- unless one of them is much, much brighter than the others, the colors are usually around the same intensity, and actually break up the form a little. (Some people say tartans were intended as easily woven camoflauge. <s?>) I know when women wear plaid, it tends to be in more fitted clothes than other patterns, because bunchy or shapless garments in tartans would look like a big ol' mess with weird 'ends' sticking out and all.

I say if he's the kind of guy who'll wear a Haiwaian shirt or crazy ties, go ahead and get the brighter tartans. Just one gal's opinion, though.

[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. ;) ;)

[Yaish]

Ok, I'm not a *huge* man, but I'm a big guy. 6' and about 240 but its a very solid 240. If I lose the belly I'd be down to around 220 and at 200 I look way too thin for my frame. I think if I was to starve to death I'd still weigh about 160 just from bone and gristle.

Anyway, last year I went to a concert where there was going to be a lot of moshing. I was kilted of course, black Workmans, head wrap on, long red goatee, boots etc...
I had a spot standing up right up front by the stage, and I got there early before the first band started. The bouncer (big guy, shaved head, about 6'5", maybe 340 lbs) comes to me and says "Aw man, you arent going to hurt anyone are you? I dont want to have to fight you later..."

I was good though, didnt actually mosh at all. Not my thing even though I do like the music. Instead I used my influence to make a clear spot around my girlfriend who was still recovering from a recent surgery.

She didnt get bumped once.

Even in a venue where steel toe boots and spiked jewelry is common the kilt commands respect.