Kilt Height

[Pleater]

If you wear the kilt low it can look out of proportion - the length of trousers negates the effect to some extent but a kilt or shorts can sometimes give an icecream cone outline.

A longer kilt worn higher on the body, at the natural waist with a two inch rise is the usual way, normally gives the best effect, and creates an illusion of a taller, thinner shape.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[creagdhubh]

I wear the kilt about an inch higher than my true waist (I purposely add an inch to the overall rise of the kilt to accommodate this personal preference). I like it to sit a wee bit higher than what is typical. Also, I prefer two kilt straps and buckles, since the third strap is quite superfluous and aesthetically speaking, I think two straps and buckles look far smarter.



Cheers,

[cainam]

Hi Anne, that's an interesting point though it's not something I have noticed when wearing my low rise tweed kilt. Maybe I'm not very observant as my wife regularly points out or perhaps the fact that I am tall and slim helps reduce the ice cream outline you mention. I guess a good fit negates this to some extent also?