Too short?

[Colin]

I will think long and hard before I order anything from kIltstore ever again.

No offense JerMc, but it is not really the fault of the Kiltstore, nor does it reflect their product or service. I think you would be hard pressed to find any kilt company that will take back a made to measure kilt when all the proper measurement guides are available. If the kilt wa sin fact made to the measurements (have you measured the kilt since) that were supplied but you, they have done their job to a tee.

One inch above the knee is not the end of the world. It seems like people in North America (particularly the US) prefer longer kilts that come mid knee or full knee. I was always taught that top of the knee to an inch above the knee was the proper height for a kilt. With companies like Utilikilts that constantly seem to feature people wearing their kilts well past their knees, we all seem to accept the look and go for that. UK are not Scottish kilts they are American kilts.

Try out the kilt for awhile, get the feel for it and you will soon really enjoy the height. Heck, loosen the buckle one hole and let it find it's own resting spot. It will be a great versatile kilt for you.

If you don't think you can live with it, put it up for sale and get your cash back.

[Jerry]

No offense JerMc, but it is not really the fault of the Kiltstore, nor does it reflect their product or service. I think you would be hard pressed to find any kilt company that will take back a made to measure kilt when all the proper measurement guides are available. If the kilt wa sin fact made to the measurements (have you measured the kilt since) that were supplied but you, they have done their job to a tee.

One inch above the knee is not the end of the world. It seems like people in North America (particularly the US) prefer longer kilts that come mid knee or full knee. I was always taught that top of the knee to an inch above the knee was the proper height for a kilt. With companies like Utilikilts that constantly seem to feature people wearing their kilts well past their knees, we all seem to accept the look and go for that. UK are not Scottish kilts they are American kilts.

Try out the kilt for awhile, get the feel for it and you will soon really enjoy the height. Heck, loosen the buckle one hole and let it find it's own resting spot. It will be a great versatile kilt for you.

If you don't think you can live with it, put it up for sale and get your cash back.

Colin, I'm not trying to blame Kilstore. Because my wife printed out the measurement instructions with out the picture, I misunderstood the measurements. However, with the wife's disapointment, ordering from Kiltstore anytime soon might lead to a costly divorce. I am definitely not advising others not to order. The kilt is definitely well made, just be sure of the measurements. What I was hoping for was that kiltstore could possibly (at my own expense) piece in a piece of fabric at the top to lengthen the kilt about two to three inches. I am still hoping that Mac, Barb, or Jimmy might reply to this thread to tell me if this is possible, and maybe even reccomend a seamstress who might be able to do it. I would rather mail the kilt to someone in the USA to alter it. And no offence taken, Colin.