Quote Originally Posted by Rufus
Hi fellas.

I'm new to the forum, and have a question. I'm considering buying a traditional 8-yard kilt, but I have a bit of a gut. Okay, quite a bit of a gut. I got measured, and have a 45" waist (at the navel), and 50" hips. I'm wondering if anyone else has this problem, and how this affects the fit/hang of a traditional kilt. I'm worried about the kilt staying up, and not always sliding down on me, like my trousers do. I know that the "casual" kilt would fit better, because I'd wear it on my hips, and thus under my gut, but I really want a traditional one.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Rufus
My advice for what it's worth rufus, is to avoid a kilt that sits on your hips, this will accentuate any gut you have and the kilt will not hang properly.

I measured around the largest part of my waist (40") and ordered a kilt to suit. I find the kilt fits perfectly, stays put with the help of a belt and helps to disguise a larger waistline. I look slimmer in a kilt than in trousers.

Another plus for this wonderful garment!