Waistcoat dilemma's

[Grizzly]

Hi Bobby. Yes the kilt waistcoat is normally shorter due to the kilt being worn higher on the waist than a pair of trousers. The traditional kilt is worn just below the bottom rib or even higher with a high rise whereas modern trousers are worn on the hip. This leads to the disparity between waistcoat lengths.

I would respectfully suggest that in order for everything to look proportional you need two vests. You may get away with something in-between but would you be happy? At the end of the day it's your choice. Wear whatever feels right for you.

Don't forget pictures if you make one or two.

[Tobus]

I would respectfully suggest that in order for everything to look proportional you need two vests. You may get away with something in-between but would you be happy?

That's what I'm thinking too. I have a waistcoat that falls in that category. It's a little too long for comfortably wearing with a kilt, and a little too short to look right with trousers. So it doesn't get worn much. If I had the skills to make my own waistcoat, I'd just make two of them in the correct lengths for their intended purpose. That way, they would do what I want them to do. If you're the tailor, why compromise on your own clothing?

The same will apply, by the way, with the jacket. Any jacket that's short enough to work with the kilt is going to be too short to look correct for a suit. And vice-versa. A jacket long enough to look right for a suit will be too long for the kilt. You'll need to make two jackets.