Utilikilt lengths

**pbpersson** · 28th June 06, 09:41 PM

Alright, here is a question for you kilt experts.

Let's say that kilts are just for men.

Let's say that Utilikilts started this whole "modern" kilt movement and they are the experts. Well, maybe they really aren't but just humor me.

Let's say that based on what I have learned on here that the kilt is always supposed to be knee-length.

Then what is with the "short", "mini", and "micro-mini" lengths????

MICRO-MINI??

Help me out here because I'm really confused..... :confused:

Phil

**James** · 28th June 06, 11:45 PM

One of the reasons I've never considered a Utilikilt, is because they are always depicted as being too long.

A kilt needs a certain amount of panache in appearance-hence the top of the knee-rather than mid or lower.

Whilst for the hill and other active wear-a couple of inches shorter is advised.

James

**Yaish** · 29th June 06, 05:42 AM

Because Utilikilts isnt worried about tradition or wearing a kilt according to any rule. Buy the length you want.

They also quite a few kilts to women, and many of them prefer them very short, hence the micro mini.

I also sold a 13 inch custom chopped Workmans to a guy who you would have thought was a professional construction worker with a body building hobby. It was club/fetish wear.

**Nick** · 29th June 06, 05:57 AM

Mine are Minis, I think (been a while since I ordered them). The sales rep on the phone each time was suprised by my wasit/length request. But it just so happens that the size I got hits right at the top of the knee.

**arrogcow** · 29th June 06, 06:03 AM

I've had guys leave festivals I was working empty handed, because we didn't have mini's on hand, and not for fettish wear, just 'cause that was the size they needed. The micro, on the other hand, I have never seen a guy that could (or that I would want to) pull it off. However, at the last festival I worked, we did have a micro on the rack and we spend all weekend trying to get it on a girl. For some reason never had any takers

Adam

**KiltedCodeWarrior** · 29th June 06, 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by arrogcow

...we did have a micro on the rack and we spend all weekend trying to get it on a girl. For some reason never had any takers

...

Adam, probably all the girls you approached were afraid the very next thing you would be doing was trying to get her out of it!

**GTRMAN** · 29th June 06, 06:09 AM

Originally Posted by James

One of the reasons I've never considered a Utilikilt, is because they are always depicted as being too long.

A kilt needs a certain amount of panache in appearance-hence the top of the knee-rather than mid or lower.

Whilst for the hill and other active wear-a couple of inches shorter is advised.

James

So wearing a kilt to the top of the knee is okay?

**pbpersson** · 29th June 06, 06:50 AM

Originally Posted by GTRMAN

So wearing a kilt to the top of the knee is okay?

Top of the knee...middle of the knee....couple of inches above the knee....you guys need to make up your minds! I thought it was the middle of the knee and I had that rule firmly burned into my mind and now it's all changing....

So...I'm on the phone yesterday with the guy at Utilikilts and he's trying to figure out how he can get me a kilt IN STOCK instead of me waiting for weeks. He has an extra long and he's wondering if it will work for me and he asks how tall I am (6 foot 2) and then he asks if I have long legs.

How do you answer something like that? I mean, long as opposed to what? They are my legs, they seem to take up the space between my hips and the ground quite nicely, and they have been the same length for the past thirty years.

In a very confused sort of voice I answered, "Well....that's what people have told me..." and he started laughing. Then he asked me my pants inseam size and once we had real numbers to discuss the conversation made more sense.

It was nice talking to them on the phone, I felt like I was right there at "kilt central headquarters"

**davedove** · 29th June 06, 07:01 AM

Originally Posted by pbpersson

Top of the knee...middle of the knee....couple of inches above the knee....you guys need to make up your minds! I thought it was the middle of the knee and I had that rule firmly burned into my mind and now it's all changing....

You have to remember that any "rules" for kilt length have been derived from the traditional wear of the traditional Scottish kilt. I have always heard about the top of the knee and maybe down to mid knee. If you're going to be doing a lot of moving about, a bit shorter is more comfortable. Whatever works for you.

Of course, those who are familiar with traditional kilts will tend to apply the same "rules" to the Utilikilt (and other modern kilts). For instance, I wouldn't want to wear a UK as low on the hips as they picture them. But, the UK's weren't designed to be worn the same way as the traditionals.

Bottom line is, go with what works for you. Most people won't even notice how long the thing is, except for people like those on this board. We are a rather focused set of folks.:rolleyes:

**GlassMan** · 3rd July 06, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by davedove

You have to remember that any "rules" for kilt length have been derived from the traditional wear of the traditional Scottish kilt. I have always heard about the top of the knee and maybe down to mid knee. If you're going to be doing a lot of moving about, a bit shorter is more comfortable. Whatever works for you.

Of course, those who are familiar with traditional kilts will tend to apply the same "rules" to the Utilikilt (and other modern kilts). For instance, I wouldn't want to wear a UK as low on the hips as they picture them. But, the UK's weren't designed to be worn the same way as the traditionals.

Bottom line is, go with what works for you. Most people won't even notice how long the thing is, except for people like those on this board. We are a rather focused set of folks.:rolleyes:

I have to admit that when they were sizing me for a UK at the Capitol Pride festival this year, they kept trying to get me into a short because I am on the shorter end of the average range. With a short worn at the hips (or maybe a little lower) it was hitting me right at the knees. But it felt incredibly uncomfortable to me worn that low on the waist. I felt like I was going to be showing butt crack or something. I'm just not one who likes his underwear peaking out from the TOP of his kilt! The salesman could tell I was uncomfortable so he suggested that I adjust the waist height to where I felt natural. Well, I hiked it up to the traditional kilt height. The waist sure felt good then, but unfortunately the kilt was stopping well above me knee. I did get a few whistles though.

Needless to say, I told him to let me try on a medium with the waist worn at my comfort level, right below the ribs. Now I know that many Utilikiltarians (did I just make that up?) feel that a UK work that high is sacriligious, but I think I look great in it, and I definitely feel good in it.