Are kilts getting longer?

[St. Amish]

My kilt is long because it was my first tank, and I didn't know enough about the process to clearly state what I wanted. When length was measured at 22", I thought that was a perfect length to wear just above my navel, and have fall just below the top of my knee. Then they took the 22" and added 2", so if I am to wear my kilt above the knee, I have to pull the top up 4 or 5 inches above my navel. If it's the difference between wearing my waistband in my armpits or covering a couple inches of knee, I'll be covering the knee.

[Ancienne Alliance]

My kilt is long because it was my first tank, and I didn't know enough about the process to clearly state what I wanted. When length was measured at 22", I thought that was a perfect length to wear just above my navel, and have fall just below the top of my knee. Then they took the 22" and added 2", so if I am to wear my kilt above the knee, I have to pull the top up 4 or 5 inches above my navel. If it's the difference between wearing my waistband in my armpits or covering a couple inches of knee, I'll be covering the knee.

It's a shame the kilt maker didn't make that clear when he asked you your measurements.


Best,

Robert

[St. Amish]

It's a shame the kilt maker didn't make that clear when he asked you your measurements.


Best,

Robert

I actually drove to the gentleman's house to avoid measurement issues. I wanted this kilt to be perfect and eliminate any error on my part.

Now I know for the next one. The length is not obscene, just two inches longer than I would have preferred. If I ever wear it in formal style, it doesn't matter where the top is because it's well hidden by 4 layers of clothing.

[bricelythgoe]

I actually drove to the gentleman's house to avoid measurement issues. I wanted this kilt to be perfect and eliminate any error on my part.

Now I know for the next one. The length is not obscene, just two inches longer than I would have preferred. If I ever wear it in formal style, it doesn't matter where the top is because it's well hidden by 4 layers of clothing.

I have had 4 kilts. My first three were relatively inexpensive ones (with USAK casual being the most expensive). After those 3 (and talking A LOT with Alan H) I really got an idea of what I wanted. I then ordered a customer made kilt from Burnett's and Struth. Fit perfect. I did not have anyone in my town who could measure, so it was trial and error.

Brice

[freddie]

I remember a guy in a kiltmakers in Scotland saying to me "Of course if you've got a bit of a tummy on you the kilt will always drop a bit" and I guess that's what's happening here. The only way to avoid this would be to wear braces (suspenders) to keep the kilt at the right level.

[thescot]

I remember a guy in a kiltmakers in Scotland saying to me "Of course if you've got a bit of a tummy on you the kilt will always drop a bit" and I guess that's what's happening here. The only way to avoid this would be to wear braces (suspenders) to keep the kilt at the right level.

No, actually, the straps on the side of the kilt will keep it at the proper level when adjusted tight. That is assuming that the kilt fits correctly to start with.

We of more generous girth know this. Only when you loosen the straps on a properly fitted kilt will it slide down on the hips.

And, in my opinion, looks deplorable. As said above, it looks more like cross dressing, but that floats your boat, so be it. Of course, I also detest "shorts" that are not shorts but are actually coullots, and any form or trousers that allow the posterier to protrude, but that's just me.

I wear mine just to the top of the knee cap--or a bit above--and I like it that way. In fact, for real walking or hiking, a longer kilt is pretty pesky as it tends to hit the back of my calves.

C'est la vie.