Quote Originally Posted by Thomas H View Post
I am a large man and the 23" kilt just looks like a box on me and has no
look of coverge .And when I bend over I feel Naked. Just my feelings.
makes me feel un-comfortable. I prefer 24" to 25" kilts.
When you say "large man", I assume you mean in width, not height?

If this is the case, then it sounds like this is more a matter of visual proportion aesthetics, right? I have noticed this as well in some of the pictures I see, especially where the wearer's waist is as wide (or perhaps wider) than the hips. The kilt has no flare to it and seems to take on a boxy shape.

Not sure what the solution would be, but perhaps someone else would have suggestions on how to wear the kilt at the traditional length (top of the knee) while still being able to get some visual shape/flare out of it. Perhaps by using a clever combination of colors between the kilt and shirt/waistcoat/jacket? Surely there's a solution to this without wearing the kilt too long.

The bending over issue is just part of wearing a kilt, even for us smaller guys. You should never simply bend straight over at the waist when kilted. There's lots of potential for exposure, or an "easy peek" for someone else (as illustrated below). Learn to bend from the knees and reach down discreetly for better results and less social discomfort.