Controversial choice

**WalesLax** · 3rd March 17, 06:18 AM

I am am not a utilikilt guy myself, but have you considered possibly getting a kilt that is bigger on the inside?

Rob

**The Q** · 3rd March 17, 07:48 AM

I could do with the larger on the inside with my ever increasing waist line

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though I'd worry with that kilt about the pull to open sign.....

**JasonMc** · 9th March 17, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by WalesLax

I am am not a utilikilt guy myself, but have you considered possibly getting a kilt that is bigger on the inside?Rob

I think you just showed me the only way I can get my 13 yr old daughter excited about me wearing a kilt!

**Blupiper** · 9th March 17, 05:08 PM

I see nothing wrong with the Doctor Who t-shirt with a kilt. The only thing that came to my mind was: is the pattern on the front of the shirt going to be fully visible with the kilt at a proper height? If the kilt has a high rise and covers part of the pattern, it might look awkward. Maybe pair it with some Doc Martens as a nod to the current Doctor.

JMB

**Stoff** · 11th March 17, 07:41 AM

On the question of kilt vs. trousers; my 1894 tailor's cutting manual on trousers includes the kilt. At that time tailors considered them to be pretty much the same sort of garment. So I agree with the comment to wear what ever you would with trousers with a kilt. The kilt is just another way to cover your neither regions.

Chrisoph

**tripleblessed** · 18th April 17, 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by Stoff

On the question of kilt vs. trousers; my 1894 tailor's cutting manual on trousers includes the kilt. At that time tailors considered them to be pretty much the same sort of garment. So I agree with the comment to wear what ever you would with trousers with a kilt. The kilt is just another way to cover your neither regions.

Chrisoph

While I have spent a lot more than a few winters circling the sun, and have sustained and survived an enormous amount of trauma, I can
thankfully still say my regions are nether.

Not neither.

**JasonMc** · 20th April 17, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by Stoff

On the question of kilt vs. trousers; my 1894 tailor's cutting manual on trousers includes the kilt. At that time tailors considered them to be pretty much the same sort of garment. So I agree with the comment to wear what ever you would with trousers with a kilt. The kilt is just another way to cover your neither regions.

Chrisoph

Hello Christoph, I was wondering if you've considered posting pictures of your 1894 tailor's cutting manual, or have done so already in another thread? As someone interested in learning to create my own kilt what you mentioned sounds fascinating. Granted, it's probably the 1894 version of a technical stereo manual, so anyone outside of a professional tailor would have a hard time understanding... but still

**Stoff** · 20th April 17, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by JasonMc

Hello Christoph, I was wondering if you've considered posting pictures of your 1894 tailor's cutting manual, or have done so already in another thread? As someone interested in learning to create my own kilt what you mentioned sounds fascinating. Granted, it's probably the 1894 version of a technical stereo manual, so anyone outside of a professional tailor would have a hard time understanding... but still

I think that I may have posted this info in another thread but, here goes.

I hope that this information is of use.

Christoph

**Steve Ashton** · 20th April 17, 03:40 PM

The Cutters' Practical Guides by W.D.F. Vincent were not just one book but 13 volumes covering just about every aspect of making garments.

I downloaded and printed Vol 14 which covers Trousers, Breeches & Knickers and the added chapters which cover The Cutting & Making of Highland Kilts, Leggings, Gaiters &c.

Try doing a search and you can find it and print a copy. But notice that the complete instruction for a kilt in the guide are just over one page. Barb's TAoK is 142 pages.

**Dollander** · 11th March 17, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by Blupiper

I see nothing wrong with the Doctor Who t-shirt with a kilt. The only thing that came to my mind was: is the pattern on the front of the shirt going to be fully visible with the kilt at a proper height? If the kilt has a high rise and covers part of the pattern, it might look awkward. Maybe pair it with some Doc Martens as a nod to the current Doctor.

JMB

It appears to be the same Sport Kilt mentioned in another thread, and they're designed to be worn at the trouser waist, so he won't have that problem. Me, I stopped wearing graphic tees when my long-waisted build and weight gain forced me to wear shirts in a tall size (despite being only 5'8") lest I flash my belly every time I raise my arms more than 45 degrees.

But now that I've finally lost the weight, I've long since gotten out of the habit of thusly touting my taste in entertainment...and since my favorite band is Bad Religion, their "crossbuster" logo would be a far more controversial choice than a benign tribute to a TV series.