Kilt Length ?

[Tobus]

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.

[kc8ufv]

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.

As an added bonus, if you are picking something up, it's physically safer, too. (less strain on your back)

[The Wizard of BC]

Thomas,

Perhaps I can help you here as I come from the more contemporary kilt wearing world.

I would rather ask how YOU wear your kilt than automatically assume from your first post that something is wrong or 'not traditional'.

The first thing, is forget the 23" or 24" length as those are just what is usually available from 'off the rack' sellers.

The thing you must remember is that it is not the length of the kilt but your body shape and how you wear the kilt that is much more important.


Let me ask you a few questions.

Can you please tell us your height and weight.

Then, if you will, can you tell us where you wear the waistband of your kilt.

These two things will tell us more about what would make a well fitting kilt than anything else.

One thing that I have only seen mentioned once in this thread is the actual reason the kilt is 'usually' worn around the knee caps. That is chafe. If you wear the hem of a kilt at the length of baggy cargo shorts you can suffer quite a case of chafe behind your calves. I've actually see people draw blood trying to hike in the rain.

[Thomas H]

I am 6' 2" and 250 lbs. I have no trouble with my Kilt ,I wear it at my navel and over my hips.

I was just asking becuase my clan has just bought alot of Kilts and we could get them Cheap But they were NICE. only problem was they were only going to buy them in 23" .When I asked why they just said that is was a Proper length .I then kept seeing post on our website saying that the proper length of a kilt is 23" ,just out of the blue as if it were a reminder.

Anyway I ordered one and becuase I want 24" I I now am waiting and waiting.
But everyone esle has all ready gotten theres.

I feel like when ever I get mine and show up at a game in it ,I am going to be looked at like I have not followed some length rule .

I am not wearing my Kilt to the floor just to mid knee . But alot of our clansmen wear theres to the top of the knee.

I just asked the first post , because I did not understand why so much was being put on about the length of a mans kilt?

Thank you all for your in put.

[JSFMACLJR]

I was just asking becuase my clan has just bought alot of Kilts and we could get them Cheap But they were NICE. only problem was they were only going to buy them in 23" .When I asked why they just said that is was a Proper length .I then kept seeing post on our website saying that the proper length of a kilt is 23" ,just out of the blue as if it were a reminder.

I am very curious as to what clan website this is?