Wife says, "Go ahead, get another one."

[ghostlight]

(Any others who have SWKs, I would equally like to hear your perspectives)

If you haven't seen it already, check out Jerry's Sizing page. It's been spot on for me.

Important to note is that his sizes are listed with buckles fastened at the tightest position. There seems to be 1.5" or so of room to expand bigger than the size you ordered, but the kilts won't go smaller without physically removing and re-sewing the buckles.

[Dan R Porter]

Ghostblight, maybe I have been tricking myself into thinking I am skinnier than I really am...

Though I recently got a USAK and felt it was off. The SWKS are closer then my two USAKs...

[fluter]

I'm between sizes (39" at navel, height 5'-11", 45" seat, 24" length); so, I'm not sure whether I need to take the upper or lower bound... Please give me the benefit of your experience. (Any others who have SWKs, I would equally like to hear your perspectives)

I'm between sizes, too; I usually measure about a 33. I have both a 32 and 34 in the SWK heavyweight. I can wear the 32, but the apron feels just a little narrow. The next one, I ordered the 34 and moved the strap/buckle to allow about an inch smaller. This is very satisfactory.

One caveat is that the SWK's generally have the buckle tabs sewn into the pleats, rather than sitting "on top." So moving the right-hand buckle is slightly more involved than it might be on a traditional kilt. The corresponding alteration on the left side is to move the strap (on the under-apron) away from the edge of the apron by the same amount as the RH buckle. You should be able to do all this in an evening, but it helps to have a copy of The Art of Kiltmaking for technical guidance. I did not have the book on my first try, and that worked, too!

[Fit2BKilted]

I'm between sizes, too; I usually measure about a 33. I have both a 32 and 34 in the SWK heavyweight. I can wear the 32, but the apron feels just a little narrow. The next one, I ordered the 34 and moved the strap/buckle to allow about an inch smaller. This is very satisfactory.

Okay... That seems to incline me toward the 40" then.

One caveat is that the SWK's generally have the buckle tabs sewn into the pleats, rather than sitting "on top." So moving the right-hand buckle is slightly more involved than it might be on a traditional kilt.

Can you be a little more specific? What *is* involved? (no need to contrast with conventional tanks)...

The corresponding alteration on the left side is to move the strap (on the under-apron) away from the edge of the apron by the same amount as the RH buckle. You should be able to do all this in an evening, but it helps to have a copy of The Art of Kiltmaking for technical guidance. I did not have the book on my first try, and that worked, too!

So, the net difference from each location is only about 1" and doesn't necessarily require any specialized knowledge to accomplish provided you can use a seam-ripper and sew-by-hand (that's reassuring).

Now... Does the outer apron have 1 or 2 buckles on Heavyweight SWKs? If there are 2, perhaps I might just omit reattaching it (unless the original stitching has marred the material underneath) if I'm going to the trouble of removing it?

[ghostlight]

Now... Does the outer apron have 1 or 2 buckles on Heavyweight SWKs?

There is one buckle on the inner apron.

There are two buckles on the outer apron.

[thescot]

"Thought I'd get a new kilt, honey."

"But you already have two."

"But honey, lot's of guys have more kilts, and you heard that cute little cocktail waitress say how much she liked a man in a kilt. I want to look good for you."

"Oh, yeah, I forgot about Bambi of the short skirt. Yeah, I really want her to oggle my man legs and talk about what he has on underneath. Sure, go ahead and get another kilt. The new sofa can wait, and I mean what I say."

Whoboy, just be really sure!

[ChubRock]

About three years ago I agreed to sell my nice 1500cc motorcycle so we could get a new living room; carpet, baseboards, crown moulding and furniture. I think I have her convinced that the resale value of a kilt is not the reason to invest in such a fine garment, so she should just let me live happy and be free!

Many good things have come from marriage, understanding the difference between necessities and cravings keeps me in line. A kilt is part of Maslow's Hierarchy of human needs, therefore must be a necessity.

[Tony Miles]

You sold your bike for house stuff? Dude does she have any idea how much you must love her?