Kilt Jacket Sizing

[davedove]

I am currently looking into purchasing a tweed kilt jacket. Since the ones I have seen are made in Scotland, what can anyone tell me about sizing. I normally wear a size 50, but I have heard that the sizes run small, so I could need up to a 54. Can anyone help me out? I would hate to order a jacket only to have it arrive too small to wear and have to go to all the hassle of exchanging it.

[Woodsheal]

Dave,
I can only speak from my personal experience. I have a Scottish-made tweed Argyll in 42 Long, which normally would be too large for me, but it fits perfectly.
If you wear a 50, going to a 52 would probably be best....

[Colin]

Dave,
I can only speak from my personal experience. I have a Scottish-made tweed Argyll in 42 Long, which normally would be too large for me, but it fits perfectly.
If you wear a 50, going to a 52 would probably be best....

I agree. I have found that Scottish made kilt jackets usually run a size smaller than regular suit jacket. I ordered a size larger than I normally wear when I oredered my tweed argyle, and it fits like a dream. If you are a 50 go for a 52

[davedove]

I forgot to mention that I am going to get a waistcoat at the same time. Do you all think that would make a significant difference in the jacket size I need, or should the one size plus-up be sufficient?

[Colin]

I forgot to mention that I am going to get a waistcoat at the same time. Do you all think that would make a significant difference in the jacket size I need, or should the one size plus-up be sufficient?

It shouldn't make a difference. If you order the jacket and waistocat at the same time, any reputable business should be able to help with any sizing questions you have of their product.

I found the quality, prices, and service at www.scottishkilts.net outstanding

[davedove]

That's kind of what I figured Colin. I'm planning to go through Kiltstore (got to get that discount). Thanks for the input.