Quote Originally Posted by Southern Breeze
I've got a two-part questionfor all the kilt experts out there- how do you:
Aetermine the size of a traditional kilt when there is not a size anywhere
you can find.
Traditional kilts do not come in predetermined sizes, SB. The whole point of a traditional kilt, or one of them at least(!), is that it is tailored to your own personal measurements - to fit you. They are not sold off the rack (and if they are, they are probably not worth even thinking about).

B:Know what type it is-4 yard, 6 yard etc.
This is probly one of those simple things that is a source of puzzlement to us new guys and amusing to the experts.The only dumb questions are the ones you don't ask,that what I tell the guys on my workcrews. Any tips,pointers referances will be appreciated.
4 yard, 6 yard, 8 yard: these are indications of the approximate length of fabric that is used in the construction of your kilt. Much depends upon the size of the 'sett', or pattern, of the tartan since this has to be replicated across the pleats, and also on your own measurements. The greater the yardage, the better the swing of the pleats - one of the great features of the traditional kilt.

A true traditional is generally considered as being an 8 yarder. 4 and 6 yarders are likely to be casual, leisure or hiking kilts - as excellent as they are, once you have worn an 8 yarder you will definitely appreciate the difference, believe me!

I have only scratched the surface with this response, but hopefully it will provide the answers you need.