Big guys in kilts.

**Erisianmonkey** · 2nd February 07, 09:45 PM

I've been thinking about it, and I've come to a realization. While almost all men look better kilted, it is nowhere more true than for us big guys. I think it must be because trousers have that crotch seam pulling the fabric back down and accentuating what no one can doubt is there. But in a kilt that curse is removed, allowing for both the freedom of movement that a large man will never find in trousers (not even in sweats, trust me!) and the ability to actually have a flattering line down the backside. So for those of us who have "a bit of a corporation" (an international conglomerate in my own case) kilts are the answer not just for comfort, but for an article of clothing that not only looks okay, but actually will turn heads and pull compliments-I cannot think of any other garment a fat man could wear that would do that.

**Dreadbelly** · 2nd February 07, 10:02 PM

I'm not fat! I'm big boned!

I know what you mean. I'm huge. And while some of it is fat, a lot of me is muscle. I was down to about 200 pounds or less for a while, and I am back up to about 250. At one point, I was over 300... With about a 60 inch waist. I am gaining mass, but not much fat. I am still tipping in at a svelt mid 40s waist. The rest of me has bulked out a lot though. Legs are bigger and more solid than ever, calves, my biceps are over 24 inches.

Kilt has drastically improved the view of my own body image. I am a BIG person. I am happy with that. And while I am still a little pudgy in a few places, I am not a fat person. I am well insulated.

The kilt does other things for me, like covers up the fact I have no neck... People are to busy looking at the kilt to notice that God bolted my head directly on to my shoulders. The kilt makes me look taller... I don't know how or why, but I am your typical stubby little dwarf. (In the Tolkien sense) The kilt gives me shape and form, and defines my outline... Which pants never did. Pants just made my stubby legs look even shorter.

And everybody that knows me says it... Kilts just make me look 'right.'

**thescot** · 3rd February 07, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by Dreadbelly

I'm not fat! I'm big boned!

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Well said, but the fact is, I am fat. Too fat. And a kilt really makes me look slimmer, taller, abler, smarter, sexier, and generally better all round. A kilt is a helluva man's outfit. Tonight, there were several times while we were out that ladies and men would smile and comment on my kilt. (Some of the ladies were a bit flirtatious I think. Not the men.)

I was about 247 on 6' - 3" around Christmas, and the photos I saw made me realize that I was not being a good steward of the body I had and the heart I got from someone else. So I am now at about 230 and headed back toward 210 or so.

Now my problem is that the fat boy clothes own't fit anymore, especially the Gordon kilt I got from WPG! On the better side, my best kilt will fit better soon. REckon I should buy one of those Gordons in a smaller size while they are still on sale for $225? (Is that a gimme, or what/?)

**Big Mikey** · 3rd February 07, 11:19 PM

[QUOTE=Dreadbelly;324629]I'm not fat! I'm big boned!

And like me there's probably some big meat on those bones! It may be hard to believe but I once weighed 8 pounds!

**Angus** · 4th February 07, 11:59 AM

Well, yes another big boned guy here, and dont laugh Ive got the x-rays to prove it

. Everything everyone else has said is perty much true. I'm 6' 1" and 340 lbs. Pants dont do a good job of fitting me to well, the biggest problem is the rise not being tall enough,and with this new hip huggin style of pants for men its almost impossible to find a pair that'll fit right.
I have to wear pants sometimes but usually I prefer my custom made kilt.

**Oldhiker** · 4th February 07, 12:38 PM

well insulated, I need to start using that phrase. LOL

**Splash_4** · 2nd February 07, 10:05 PM

Hear, hear. The first thing I was asked upon donning the kilt in front of a friend was "have you lost weight?" Of course, having the ****s to wear the thing and the swagger that goes with it helps!

**NewKilt** · 2nd February 07, 10:46 PM

I agree with you, Charles. I'm 6' 0" and 260 pounds. I'm not flabby - my stomach is actually quite hard. Plus my hip bones are high. I had always found that in order to make my belt look even from front to back with trousers, the crotch was always way to tight. IMHO, I look much better in a kilt than trousers, and I've worn kilts, both traditional and non-traditional full-time since August of 2005. One of the best decisions I ever made for my personal appearance and comfort.

Darrell