How would you wear it?

**Downunder Kilt** · 14th January 13, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by yodofizzy

A question about the waistcoat/ sweater vest:
When wearing a waistcoat, how is it supposed to fit? i.e. a jacket is supposed to go town to somewhere near the fell line/ above the top of the sporran; How long is the waistcoat supposed to be?
Thanks!
-yodofizzy

Waistcoat/vest should cover the area your belt normally would, hence the reason not to wear a belt with your waistcoat.
Too much lower than this and you get the waiscoat hanging over the top of your sporran

**KWD** · 15th January 13, 11:43 AM

your kilt should be at your navel, the Waist coat should be 2-3 inches below the top of the Kilt.

**Lorna** · 15th January 13, 04:36 PM

Thanks for all the great ideas, guy. Now I have to go shopping.

**JSFMACLJR** · 15th January 13, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by KWD

your kilt should be at your navel, the Waist coat should be 2-3 inches below the top of the Kilt.

That's an awfully low slung kilt if it is at your navel. Two or three inches above the navel is a better place. Older kilts may even be higher.

**David Thorpe** · 15th January 13, 06:04 PM

The navel isn't the best point of reference. There is a great deal of variance among individuals as to where the navel is located relative to the natural waist. A more reliable reference point is the top of the pelvic bones at the hips. A kilt should be worn perhaps 3-5" above that point - rarely below the navel, to be sure, but not jammed up against the bottom ribs either.