I've taken members advice and gone for one of your casuals in Celtic Nations instead of a sports kilt. Postage was about the same and although yours is a bit more expensive and won't have the straps, it should be fine for walking the dogs and home use next summer. My waist size varies from 40 down to 38, I guess the hip size will vary a bit too. Is there much adjustment? I sized it for the bigger size assuming its easier to go down a couple of inches instead of up, though 38 is my goal size. Also followino Chaps comment, I've gone for pleating to stripe. I only hope I don't have to pay a small fortune when it goes through Spanish customs but at least I've got time to save up for it.