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[James]

Thanks to the natural shrinkage of age-me that it not the kilt, a hillwalker I'd had for many years felt to me-though not obvious to others, a bit too long.

Hector Russell shortened it for me-resulting in a hem!

I, after the first wearing forgot all about it, and no one has ever commented.

So if necessary I do not think a hem is any real disadvantage.

James

[bubba]

In the case of Stillwater kilts, if you're getting the standard, the fabric is light enough that hemming is no problem at all. Even a 13 oz wool can be hemmed without looking odd, but heavier than that there'll be too much bulk in the hem.

[Dreadbelly]

Stillwater does have a rise. It was made to sit high like a traditional. The kilt has about a 21 to 22 inch drop, which is for normal people. That's 22 inches directly from the hip.

Stillwater Heavy is a darn good kilt for the money. Hard to go wrong.

BTW, I am 5 foot 5 and the 24 inch Stillwater fits me just fine.

[Raphael]

Stillwater Kilts can be hemmed.

[Tiran]

It is now a moot point. I just bought a wool blackwatch for 150 $C at a local scottish shop. The 24" was ok but the 23" was better. It was a steal, and the service was wonderful, the only negative was that the only choices were blackwatch and royal stewart. Thanks for the comments though, now I know for next time, although next time will probably be a Bear.

[Mike n NC]

Then I guess congratulations are in order on the new kilt!!

Mike

[GMan]

Bear is a good choice, just love mine. Wearing it as I type!

[jjoseph]

Stillwater does have a rise. It was made to sit high like a traditional. The kilt has about a 21 to 22 inch drop, which is for normal people. That's 22 inches directly from the hip.

I know the point is now moot, because he ordered a different kilt, but the Stillwater I ordered was the reg. length and unless I wear it HIGHER than my waist (yup, know where my waist is), it breaks at the bottom of my knees. I'll order an inch short in future w/ them. -- but I really do like their kilt.