Pre-Owned Kilt Score!

**MinusHD** · 23rd October 15, 07:42 AM

After a quick wash and air dry to remove the smoke odor I wore the kilt around the house for a few hours last night. I must report that is turns out to be a little snug, which I had anticipated, so I'll use that as extra motivation to get back to my healthier diet and some exercise... maybe tomorrow (I've been lazy about both, and my physician isn't happy about it either). Even being a little tight, the kilt was still rather comfortable. I like it. The belt got a good dose of Febreze and is currently airing out in the garage. Sorry for the lack of pics thus far. I'll post some of the kilt later tonight, but probably not any of me wearing it yet.

**MinusHD** · 23rd October 15, 10:05 PM

Here are some pics...

Sorry for any orientation issues... I'm uploading from my phone.

**tundramanq** · 24th October 15, 04:04 AM

Looks great!
I have acquired quite a few of my Utilikilts off EBay. Worn once or twice and never washed is quite common and these hold their value quite well at auction.

This one was made in the "floating waist" era with no snaps on the waist band. I usually add the waist snaps just for convenience in donning them and the option of beltless wearing. If it is snug now just leave the waist "floating" and adjust with your belt.
Your kilt is missing the waist tag and the M is the length which denotes 23 inch hem. S = 21.5, M = 23, L = 24.5 in that era. Now days, the length tag is in inches. At te time your kilt was made the tags only had a single stitch line hold them on and quite a few fell off. But I is easy to get the sellers to open it, lay it out flat and actually measure waist and total length - I do if in doubt when the actual sizing tag isn't shown. The newer tags list both pants and true waist sizes.

This year, 2015, the new design Utilikilts went from true waist sizing to pants waist sizing with a Velcro adjustable waist and lacing at the back center pleats.

**MinusHD** · 24th October 15, 02:04 PM

Thanks for responding. I got this one at a steal knowing it may be a little too small. For now I'll enjoy the "floating waist" which allows me to still wear it. Hopefully waist snaps will be an option for me in the future (gotta get back to a healthier lifeststyle). But if the "floating waist" continues to work I will leave it as is.

A long time ago, I can't remember when, I considered ordering a Utilikilt but never had the balls to do it. Years later, when considering a kilt after marrying my new wife (of Irish descent), I also considered Utilikilt because I had no family tartan. After a lot of research and browsing this forum I decided to go with an inexpensive tartan Sport Kilt, which ended up getting me into a wool kilt & casual kilt from USAK. The deal on this Utilikilt was just too good to pass up. Like anyone who has owned one before, I can say it is well constructed and a quality garment. I'm really happy about my purchase because a Utilikilt was the first kilt I ever seriously considered purchasing. At this point I've come full circle and ready to see where I can squeeze a kilt into a more broad spectrum of my wardrobe... This will be a long journey for me.

**mikepalmer** · 2nd November 15, 11:28 AM

I got an eBay utilikilt last week like new. 2004 vintage. All my kilts seem to have things I like and do not like. This kilt is very light and has the open waist and is the best for modest sitting as the apron is light and covers eaisly. My stumptown has the best waist and my UT has the best pockets. I love the USA made that wrinkle less.

**RectaPete** · 16th November 15, 09:18 PM

That is one sweet kilt. Wear with pride!

**jthk** · 19th November 15, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by MinusHD

Here are some pics...

Sorry for any orientation issues... I'm uploading from my phone.

That's exactly what I have as well -- except mine is a 35 which is too big! I would prefer a 34. Mine, also, was purchased (off of eBay) for a deal and I love it ... just wish it was a 34-ish. Hey, want to do a trade?

Jonathan

**MinusHD** · 19th November 15, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by jthk

That's exactly what I have as well -- except mine is a 35 which is too big! I would prefer a 34. Mine, also, was purchased (off of eBay) for a deal and I love it ... just wish it was a 34-ish. Hey, want to do a trade?

Jonathan

That would have been a good idea a few weeks ago, but I've been able to slim down since I got this kilt and the waist is fitting pretty well tonight.

**tundramanq** · 20th November 15, 05:03 AM

About the tight waist band on Utilikilts (and other cotton based fabrics). They all want to shrink 1-5% in the wash. I tug the waist band while it is right out of the washer damp and this seems to counter shrinkage. (Same for the kilt length.)
Since there is no stabilizer strip in these wait bands, you can also dampen the waist band of a dry kilt (or jeans) with a spray bottle before putting it on, leaving the belt a little bit loose and letting your body "resize it" some.
With your snap less "floating waist" kilt the first routine will work fine but the second will just set a skew in the apron fabric at the waistband.

**jthk** · 20th November 15, 06:00 AM

Originally Posted by MinusHD

That would have been a good idea a few weeks ago, but I've been able to slim down since I got this kilt and the waist is fitting pretty well tonight.

Good man. As the weather and light changes, I'm starting to gain unneeded and unwanted weight and I should get control of it quickly before all hell breaks loose.

Best,
Jonathan