Question for Barb, or any of the other fine kilt makers here

**Jerry** · 13th December 05, 03:58 PM

I've been looking at the new 2006 Stillwater standards, and I've been considering one for more everyday wear. My kilt waist measurement always seems to fall between two sizes. My measurement seems to be 45 inches. The sizes are 44 and 46. Should I go with the 44 or the 46. All of my other kilts are 46 and they all seem loose to me even in the last hole on the straps to the point where I'd worry about losing them if I didn't have my kilt belt tightened. And, , is it easier to tighten the straps or make them looser?

**Colin** · 13th December 05, 04:21 PM

I'm no expert by any means, but if the kilts are loose at 46, I would go for the 44 (or 42 if you plan on losing any weight).

**bubba** · 13th December 05, 04:24 PM

Straps and buckles can be moved a bit to snug up the loose kilts.

**yoippari** · 13th December 05, 07:48 PM

My problem was worse. I measured at 37.5 so I ordered a 38. I didn't realise that the kilt should be worn tighter than what I measured and that since that is the tightest hole I had no room to tighten it up. I can alter it by moving the straps and buckles around but for now I have just kept it on with a belt and overlapping the aprons more than they are supposed to. For me a 38 heavy weight would probably fit but a standard ('05 standard) is too big.

Depending on how you measured (squeezed the measuring tape a little or kept it just at what your gut sits at) I would go for the smaller one.

**KiltedCodeWarrior** · 13th December 05, 08:22 PM

Jer, I would go for the smaller one, assuming that the 45 is a tru measurement. No, I don't mean that you are fudging, just is the 45 with the tape measure snug like you would wear the kilt or just touching your body and in a way that would cause the kilt to fall off if wirn similarly?

I would encourage the smaller size. I have yet to get a kilt too small (well, actually I have but thats another story), but my Scottish National is a 42", with me being a 41" waist (and maybe closing on 40") and it is too large. Even on the smallest strap setting, I need to wear a belt. I plan on moving the straps when I am off over the holidays because I really love the tartan.

Hope this helps.

**GlassMan** · 13th December 05, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by yoippari

My problem was worse. I measured at 37.5 so I ordered a 38. I didn't realise that the kilt should be worn tighter than what I measured and that since that is the tightest hole I had no room to tighten it up. I can alter it by moving the straps and buckles around but for now I have just kept it on with a belt and overlapping the aprons more than they are supposed to. For me a 38 heavy weight would probably fit but a standard ('05 standard) is too big.

You were just subconsciously adding in the amount of weight you'll gain over the holiday season!