Pre-Owned Kilt Score!

[tundramanq]

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]

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]

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]

That is one sweet kilt. Wear with pride!