Kilt jacket measurements

[Tattoo Bradley]

I recently rented a PC for my upcoming wedding from Kathy Lare. It won't be here for another week. But, when I called and talked to her I told her the tuxedo shop had done complimentary jacket measurement for me (since all my groomsmen are going to be tuxed by them) and that my chest measurement was a 44. She suggested we go with a 48. Hope this helps some? :confused:

[Moose McLennan]

FWIW, my tweed kilt jacket (this one) is a 38" according to the label. Normally I'd be looking for a 34S. The jacket fits like a dream, but it could not possibly be even a shade smaller. I have heard this a lot about kilt jackets: Buy a size or two larger.

M.

[Scottish Chi]

Thanks for the guidance. I'll pass on that auction and wait until I can find one that looks more promising. I appears the best thing to do when buying a jacket sight unseen is to request actual measurements. I have probably overlooked a few jackets in the past that may have fit but there will always be others.

Cheers! Bill

[Panache]

Scottish Chi,

Another option is to find a regular jacket you like and convert it to a kilt jacket.

Alan H. did it himself (so did the cycling Way2Fractious)

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=14252

...and Alan even set up a website for everyone on how to do it.

http://www.geocities.com/alanhsails/...lt_jacket.html

Much less talented I, used Alan's site to take a regular jacket to a tailor and have it converted (so did Michael Steinrok)

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=17818

A great way to get a kilt jacket that fits just right and cost significantly less than buying one new.

Cheers

[Scottish Chi]

Panache,

Converting a regular sports coat is a great idea and certainly less expensive. I have read the posts you mentioned and was impressed by the conversion you had done. I have been watching auction websites and been visiting Goodwill etc. but have yet to find the proper jacket in my size. Eventually I will find a tweed jacket with patch pockets at just the right price. It would be nice if I could keep the cost (including the conversion) to about $100.

Thanks for the quick links to the posts. I'll be visiting them again.

Cheers! Bill