It's here! It's here!

**acstoon** · 8th August 07, 12:41 PM

Excuse the exuberance from this excited newbie...
...my StillWater Black watch kilt arrived today!
Amazingly fast service.
Rushed upstairs, right after work, passing by my puzzled daughter, to try it on.
Alas, it was a bit too big in the waist (actually, when I think about it, that's not such a bad thing).
Otherwise, was pleased with it, considering the cost.
It's about 1/2" to 3/4" too long, but my Mom is an excellent seamstress, who can rectify that.
Have ordered a smaller replacement, and will be returning this one.

So they waiting begins, again...

**pipesndrumsnun** · 8th August 07, 12:51 PM

Congrats on the new kilt...I'm sure you will receive the replacement in no time!

**McMurdo** · 8th August 07, 12:56 PM

I'm sure it will be there soon.

**thescot** · 8th August 07, 01:17 PM

Nothing like the adenalyn rush brought on by the arrival of a new kilt.

I still get a bit giddy when a new one shows up.

You're gonna love it when the new one gets there, and, yes, they do things very fast at Still water.

**ardchoille** · 8th August 07, 01:30 PM

Like a kid in a candy store.. this still hits me when a new kilt arrives.

**acstoon** · 9th August 07, 06:47 AM

OK... got an email saying replacement has been shipped...

***heart starts beating***

I figure by weekend, Monday latest.

**cavscout** · 9th August 07, 06:53 AM

Congrats! Before you hem it, make certain you couldn't just wear the kilt a little higher to account for such a small change in length. You may have already considered this but would hate for you to alter a kilt, then post a pic and have everyone say it's too short or you're wearing it too low

. It's been known to happen

**acstoon** · 9th August 07, 07:39 AM

Originally Posted by cavscout

Congrats! Before you hem it, make certain you couldn't just wear the kilt a little higher to account for such a small change in length. You may have already considered this but would hate for you to alter a kilt, then post a pic and have everyone say it's too short or you're wearing it too low

. It's been known to happen

Thanks for the advice!
I will do just that.
Will probably post a pix, and let the more educated critique.
I wear kilts with top-of-waistband across my mid-navel.
The kilt I'm returning (aside from too big in the waist) was just at the bottom of my kneecap.
(my other kilt goes to mid-knee, and does not touch ground when kneeling)
I'm 5'10"; from what I understand, Stillwaters are made to fit 5'11" - 6'0", without alteration?
Judging from what I've read in the VOLUMES of info here in the forums, I want to shoot for mid-knee to knee-top, correct?

It's also possible, with a better fit, it may hang a bit better, too.

Any critique/advice is most welcome

**ChromeScholar** · 9th August 07, 09:29 AM

You may have already considered this but would hate for you to alter a kilt, then post a pic and have everyone say it's too short or you're wearing it too low

That's why I posted pics of myself in my own SWK before doing anything. I thought it was too long. Everyone here says not.

**acstoon** · 11th August 07, 06:24 PM

My replacement kilt has arrived!
Was waiting for me, when we returned from a 'cycle ride.

Tried it on... fits MUCH better. With top of waistband at top of my navel, It falls mid-knee.
My wife is almost as anxious to see me in it as I was to receive it. (got to love a woman like that).

Hopefully can corral my daughter, tomorrow, to take a few pix, and will post. Am interested in some honest critique.

Thanks, all, for your great input!

...and so, another member of society has succumbed to kilt addiction...