Hello Dave

It might be safest to continue to hire your kilt attire for a while, just keep cutting the carbs and see what happens to your waistline.

I know that kilt acquisition syndrome is a difficult thing to resist, but purchasing quality garments can be costly and you really want to reach a stable weight before pushing the boat out.

Unless you have money to spare of course....

Another factor I discovered - even though I make my own kilts - is that when a kilt is fitting well it seems such a shame to start to take a bit more exercise and cut down a bit more and to shrink out of it.

Far better to purchase a kilt which will encourage you to maintain at a desirable weight.

Anne the Pleater