Big Men

[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.

[Prester John]

No, he is Mr. Conservative when it comes to color.

A kilt is probably a big risk for him! So I'm thinking Black Watch, or something built on Black Watch. Safer, subdued, traditional (!), and easy to work with.

Time will tell, though.

[Southern Breeze]

Men in trousers seem to find kilted men of all sizes intimidating.

[Jerry]

I'm 5'10"- (shrunk about a half inch or so as I got older) and 223 pounds used to weigh 235 when I got my kilts, but lost 12 pounds since I've been going to the gym. Anyhow I always make sure my kilts are worn at or maybe even just above my navel.My wife says I look slimmer in a kilt. Of course if I keep losing weight, my kilt will wind up worn below my knees if I don't get all of them altered soon.

[Angus]

Of course if I keep losing weight, my kilt will wind up worn below my knees if I don't get all of them altered soon.

You know what? getting them all altered to a smaller waiste isnt a bad thing, Its a good thing! Looking forward to the day I can do the same thing

PS I'm 6' 1'' and 325 (not Fat Bastard, more like Santa Clause with a red beard)