Kilt length measurement

[Dunlop]

Hello everyone! I just placed my first kilt order yesterday. My wife did all of the measuring.... I thought we had everything right. Then I got an email today saying that since I stand 6'2" and have a 34 inch inseam, the kilt length seemed a bit too short at 23.5" This is supposed to be the measurement from my navel to my knee, right? I also kneeled on the floor and measured from my navel to the floor.

Thanks in advance for the help!

[Father Bill]

Hi Dunlop!

It all depends on who you ordered from. They all have different ways of measuring the same kilt, usually shown on their website. Who's making it?

Welcome to the "Great Rabble!"

[Taskr]

My son-in-law had a very odd length measurement that was questioned. Kilt arrived and it fits him well. It seems he's just built that way - short hip bone or whatever. However, maybe you have a low navel in relation to the bottom of your ribcage, especially if you are long-bodied. Wrap a towel about you as if it was a kilt (folded to your 23.5"). Does it look right? Is it comfortably situated on natural waist - which is noted as about belly button but also associated with just under rib cage.

[Tarheel]

Looks as though you have done a little homework. I (at 6 foot tall) have a long waist and thighs. I require a 22.5 length that fits above my knees. I like my kilt high and snug against my ribs, but when my kilt slips down, I find the kilt hem does not fall below my knees. With my kilt settled on my body, the length is perfect for me. I hope you find this with your kilt.

[Dunlop]

Hi Dunlop!

It all depends on who you ordered from. They all have different ways of measuring the same kilt, usually shown on their website. Who's making it?

Welcome to the "Great Rabble!"

I was originally going to have a local guy make it, but he retired a month before I started my order. He referred me to atlantakilts.com

I went with the "Dunlop ancient" tartan

[Father Bill]

I was originally going to have a local guy make it, but he retired a month before I started my order. He referred me to atlantakilts.com

I went with the "Dunlop ancient" tartan

Well then, here's your measuring guide: http://www.atlantakilts.com/guides/measuring/ Using anyone else's including your own will guarantee problems.

Bill+

[Dunlop]

Thanks! That's what I did. I followed their guide to a T. Maybe my body is just a bit odd. I'll try the towel technique and see how it goes

[Father Bill]

Thanks! That's what I did. I followed their guide to a T. Maybe my body is just a bit odd. I'll try the towel technique and see how it goes

Well, an "odd" body sounds familiar to me! Well done.

[Dunlop]

So, I tried the towel test. Does this look right to you? It's sitting right on my navel and hits at the top of my knee.

[Marine2141]

Looks fine to me..the real question is are you happy with where it lands? That's all that matters.