My First Attempt At Doing the Kilt Justice

**Panache** · 24th September 07, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by berserkbishop

Well the kilt was a 30 tightened as far as it would go and I am a 28 in waist.

Let's all have a show of hands of people that are irritated with any one on this forum having the nerve to have 28" waist.

Originally Posted by berserkbishop

The belt was also as tight as it would go and it kept sliding down on me so I gave up and let it hang a little bit low. I am going to punch another hole in the belt to try and solve the issue there. SWK only had Mac Leod in 30 as they are discontinuing it and at $65 for their standard kilt I though I could make due.

As long as you are aware of the generally accepted rules then that's fine. Your first kilt outfit certainly looks better than mine did. The SWK Mcleod is a favorite of mine I have worn it everywhere.

Cheers

Jamie

**davedove** · 24th September 07, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by Panache

Let's all have a show of hands of people that are irritated with any one on this forum having the nerve to have 28" waist.

Heck, I haven't measured, but I bet my thighs are bigger than that.

He's just a young'un though, so we can cut him some slack.

**Surly Dave** · 29th September 07, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by Panache

Let's all have a show of hands of people that are irritated with any one on this forum having the nerve to have 28" waist.

I think that's the measurement of my thigh! Wait! I mean bicep...yeah, bicep!

**ccga3359** · 29th September 07, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by Panache

Let's all have a show of hands of people that are irritated with any one on this forum having the nerve to have 28" waist.

I'll have you know I ws squessing into 28" jeans up until SOKS kilt nights blew that all to hell! I was areodynamically and hydrodynamically perfect like berserkbishop, now I'm scrawney with a beergut (Molson muscle, Labatt's lump, Sleeman's slump whatever you call it). At least I have all my own hair! The finest poly-viscous I might add.

**Archangel** · 24th September 07, 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by Panache

Well done on your first kilted outing.

I think you are wearing your kilt about 1 -2 inches too low. Pull it up a bit, it feels strange at first, but you will rapidly get used to it. Generally the edge of the kilt should come to lower than mid knee.

Cheers

Jamie

I think it's probably close enough. The camera angle is quite steep and that would perspective would add to the length.

(I'm pretty sure you meant no lower than mid knee.)

I'd say you did a very good job for a first outing. Looked like a fun wedding.

**Richland** · 24th September 07, 10:16 AM

Sorry, I missed seeing any kilts in the pictures!
Where are they? Darn, Pretty girls always get in the way of good kilt Photos!
Great first attempt...
you will be hooked in no time and will not believe how much stuff you will feel the need to accessorise with
so just bask in the simplicity you are kilting at now.

**Kilted_John** · 24th September 07, 10:47 AM

Lookin' good, my man. Guess ya could add some insulation (weight) for the winter, and the kilt would fit properly. ;-) Or, just keep your eyes peeled for a used traditional in the 28" waist size. The other option is to save up and have one made. That said, it's possible that you just need to have the straps and buckles moved. I don't remember if the SWK has'em or not. If it does, go to your local seamstress and have him/her move the straps and buckles a couple inches. Then it'll fit perfectly.

-J

**CactusJack** · 24th September 07, 11:19 AM

I really would have liked to have seen the pictures but here at work I can't and my computer at home is down so darn the luck. But from what I have read you must have done a great job..
As for a 28 in waist I haven't had a waist that small since I was 12...