Kilt waist size?

[Finistere]

Hi everybody, Just a short question, if a modern Kilt says 38 inch waist, does this mean its a 36 inch to 40 inch waist as the straps give you 2 inch either way? or am I making the wrong assumption. Thanks for any replies. Kit

[Mathew MacKillop]

So far as I have found, the size listed will be for the kilt at it's tightest setting, so using the last hole on each strap. Thus, it could fit a waist few inches larger, but you'd have to move the straps/buckles for it to fit a smaller waist.

[Mike S]

When you have a kilt custom made, nearly all kilt makers will craft it so that the middle strap setting is the measured size. This gives a bit of leeway either direction.

[The Wizard of BC]

As you can see from the responses so far the thinking on this is all over the place.

The truth is that there is no one, or right, or accepted, way to measure or describe a size.

To compound the problem you specified a modern kilt. These can be whatever. I've seen some modern kilts listed based on their relation to jeans size. i.e. "This will fit someone who wears size 34 jeans."

It is well known that jeans size has nothing to do with what a tape measure would read. I know guys who wear size 34 jeans yet weigh in at better than 250 pounds.

So, no, never assume that the size listed is the size you think you are. Don't even try to guess. Trying the kilt on is the only sure way to know.

[Really a McQueen]

It is well known that jeans size has nothing to do with what a tape measure would read. I know guys who wear size 34 jeans yet weigh in at better than 250 pounds.

Hey! I resemble that remark. Actually, I just had to purchase a new pair of jeans, following some weight loss. For the first time in almost 12 years, I can wear a pair of 38 inch waist jeans, instead of 40 inch. However, I do not recommend having to loose weight for the same reason I am trying to. In August I was diagnosed as type 2 diabetic. So I set about eating healthier, watching the carbs and especially the sugars. The result being a weight loss of over a stone (14 pounds) so far. Soon I should be able to remove the extenders I have been using with my first kilt for the past few years.

[Finistere]

As you can see from the responses so far the thinking on this is all over the place.

The truth is that there is no one, or right, or accepted, way to measure or describe a size.

To compound the problem you specified a modern kilt. These can be whatever. I've seen some modern kilts listed based on their relation to jeans size. i.e. "This will fit someone who wears size 34 jeans."

It is well known that jeans size has nothing to do with what a tape measure would read. I know guys who wear size 34 jeans yet weigh in at better than 250 pounds.

So, no, never assume that the size listed is the size you think you are. Don't even try to guess. Trying the kilt on is the only sure way to know.

Thank you for the info, to clarify its a Kilt made by Lochcarran, if that helps. Kit

[tundramanq]

I really wish there were size police for all clothing on the internet market where you can not try them on.

Best way is to contact them and ask for the actual measured waist band or top of the kilt fit range.
If they can't or won't provide this information, look elsewhere as they only sell packaged factory kilts and know nothing about kilts or how they are measured.
Once you narrow down retailer and specific "model" kilt , you can ask the rabble here at X Marks for information. I and several others am more than happy to pull out and measure any kilt I have to give you the exact dimensions and size tag information, if I have the specific kilt or a similar one from the maker or retailer in question. A bonus on this approach is you will also usually get honest - quality, fit, looks and feel information.

[Pleater]

Watch out when eating low carb diets - my waist shrank 14 - yes, fourteen - inches doing Atkins. I think the first six went in a couple of weeks.

You might need a whole new wardrobe.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[Finistere]

I really wish there were size police for all clothing on the internet market where you can not try them on.

Best way is to contact them and ask for the actual measured waist band or top of the kilt fit range.
If they can't or won't provide this information, look elsewhere as they only sell packaged factory kilts and know nothing about kilts or how they are measured.
Once you narrow down retailer and specific "model" kilt , you can ask the rabble here at X Marks for information. I and several others am more than happy to pull out and measure any kilt I have to give you the exact dimensions and size tag information, if I have the specific kilt or a similar one from the maker or retailer in question. A bonus on this approach is you will also usually get honest - quality, fit, looks and feel information.

Thank you Tundramanq, I think this is the best way to go, I will get in contact with the seller and get more info, I saw it for sale and thought would that fit me,, as I'm a 36" Kilt waist, this Kilt buying can get obsessive with me!!! Thanks again. Kit

[O'Callaghan]

It should be the middle of the range, but some makers specify that they don't do that, i.e. they base it on the tightest setting, or something else. Read the fine print and then hope they actually do what they say they do!