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26th February 06, 12:24 AM
#1
 Originally Posted by Graham
Most importantly, how do you feel in a kilt? Good eh?
I feel like I need a kilt that fits.
Oh, yeah, I knew that my motorcycle tie was all wrong , but it was at hand for the photo.
Ron Stewart
'S e ar roghainn a th' ann - - - It is our choices
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26th February 06, 12:27 AM
#2
Shane says the top of the kilt should be in the vicinity of your navel. and mid-knee is the absolute lowest that you will want to go. I think this kilt must be two or three inches too long, which is surprising since Dad and I are the same height. I'll try again tomorrow.
Need a kilt that fits.
Ron Stewart
'S e ar roghainn a th' ann - - - It is our choices
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26th February 06, 12:45 AM
#3
It is quite possible to be the same height but still have different measurements. Some people have shorter torsoes or longer legs. Variety may be the spice of life, but it doesn't help your kilt fit any better.
There are ways to shorten a kilt, but if your Dad wants the kilt back, then it's probably a bad idea. The only answer is to take the plunge and buy yourself a kilt (and then another and another and...)
Shane
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26th February 06, 12:47 AM
#4
Of course you could just cheat the kilt up a bit and keep it in place with the belt, but I don't know how comfortable that would be.
Shane
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26th February 06, 08:51 AM
#5
Maybe if you wear it a bit higher (touching rib cage...about 1 inch above the navel...is fine also)...this might solve the "lenght problem".
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26th February 06, 09:37 AM
#6
Completely forget about how you wear trowsers when puting on a traditional kilt. They look really bad if worn down around the hips like pants. Hike it up a bit if needed. I had one of my traditionals made with extra rise... and I wear it just under the rib cage or about an inch above the navel. I like the bottom of my kilts to strike across the top of the knee caps.
most important... enjoy the experience!
blu
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26th February 06, 10:39 AM
#7
In the three photos the kilt is at three different heights - the first - for a chap with a bit of shall we say - gravitas, I think is fine - but by the third photo it is too long.
I think it is a matter of proportions and where the hem cuts across the leg.
Wearing a shorter than mid knee length is good for the more slender figure, but when the impression is of rather shorter than wide it begins to look wrong - at least to me.
Mid knee is a classic skirt length as it is the most flattering for all figure types- if you have noticed the flower presenters at the Olympic medal ceremonies, in the dark blue suits, their hemlines are mid knee.
Some might think that irrelevant but the general arangement of two legs sticking out from a tube of fabric is a pretty fundamental similarity.
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26th February 06, 11:38 AM
#8
I think you look great, especially with that smile of pride! I'll just add my two cents on the PC. I often wear mine without the waistcoat, in which case I'll wear the belt. With the waistcoat, no belt.
"Touch not the cat bot a glove."
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26th February 06, 02:28 PM
#9
IMHO the flashes should be worn much further forward. Somewhere just ahead of the side of the leg.
Chris.
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26th February 06, 02:45 PM
#10
 Originally Posted by KiltedKnight
IMHO the flashes should be worn much further forward. Somewhere just ahead of the side of the leg.
Chris.
Agreed. The front edge of the flashes should be right in the middle of your shin.
Don't let all of our criticism dissuade you. That's a great rig and it looks good on you. Except for that tie in pic #3.
Virtus Ad Aethera Tendit
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