In that case, make sure that you NEVER gain any weight, lose weight, or get to where your hips begin to drop! You'll have a whole garage full of little foam JohnAllen pieces!

The measurements that most kiltmakers ask for (waist, hips and length) are usually more than enough for a skilled kiltmaker. This includes the apron, pleats and overall fit.

It's VERY easy to make the waist, hips and length to size... it's another to make it where the pleats are angled to drape properly! If it's worth your time and expense to do this, then by all means feel free. Just make sure that the form doesn't get mashed in shipping.

I would suggest that you do some serious reading about the companies, and the quality of the kilts. With that, you can determine which can be made well through the measurements alone. Look at pleat pictures when possible, as THAT'S the easiest way to tell the overall quality. If the pleats are warped and weak... so is the kiltmaker.