Ordering a Traditional Kilt

**Barb T** · 7th December 05, 10:09 AM

Unless you are absolutely certain that you will be losing weight before your kilt arrives (and that you will never gain it back again!), I wouldn't give measurements that are less than you are currently.

If a kilt is too small, it is _really_ obvious, because it's not just a question of where the kilt buckles along the straps. If the kilt is too small, some of the underapron shows along the fringe edge of the apron, and it looks dreadful. On the other hand, if a kilt is too big and you move the buckles over a little so that the kilt can be buckled tightly, the apron will overlap the pleats a little, but, unless someone looks _really_ closely, no one will ever notice.

One of our band members has lost 70 pounds, and she's still wearing the same kilt. I've now moved the buckles and underapron strap over _5"_, and it's still not noticeable. Granted, the apron is proportionately a bit big, and the center back stripe isn't centered anymore, but you really have to look to notice. In the case of a few of our band members who have "gone the other direction", shall we say, even 1" too small shows 1" of underapron, and it is really glaring.

Barb

**Colin** · 7th December 05, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by Barb T.

Unless you are absolutely certain that you will be losing weight before your kilt arrives (and that you will never gain it back again!), I wouldn't give measurements that are less than you are currently.

If a kilt is too small, it is _really_ obvious, because it's not just a question of where the kilt buckles along the straps. If the kilt is too small, some of the underapron shows along the fringe edge of the apron, and it looks dreadful. On the other hand, if a kilt is too big and you move the buckles over a little so that the kilt can be buckled tightly, the apron will overlap the pleats a little, but, unless someone looks _really_ closely, no one will ever notice.

One of our band members has lost 70 pounds, and she's still wearing the same kilt. I've now moved the buckles and underapron strap over _5"_, and it's still not noticeable. Granted, the apron is proportionately a bit big, and the center back stripe isn't centered anymore, but you really have to look to notice. In the case of a few of our band members who have "gone the other direction", shall we say, even 1" too small shows 1" of underapron, and it is really glaring.

Barb

I have been walking the 4 kms to and from work every couple of days, and have actually already lost 2 inches off my waist. When I actually quit smoking again in the new year, I am getting a dog so I have an excuse to hike the beautiful area around me. So, I know for certain that the 2 inches on the waistline will disappear in the spring. As I said before, I am at christmas weight right now. Too many goodies and a schedule too busy to get out and exercise regularly.

**Colin** · 7th December 05, 10:23 AM

I just got an email back from David at Scottishkilts and he says their waist measurement is too the middle hole of the strap.

He also says the length is including the rise, so I assume I should add 2" to the 23 lenth I have measured from navel to top of the knee?

**Woodsheal** · 7th December 05, 10:46 AM

No, just give him that navel-to-knee measurement, and your height, and he'll determine the correct total length, which will be pretty close to that 23" anyways....

**davedove** · 7th December 05, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by Woodsheal

No, just give him that navel-to-knee measurement, and your height, and he'll determine the correct total length, which will be pretty close to that 23" anyways....

I agree. Most places ask for the waist to knee measurement so give them exactly that. Let them worry about any rise on top of that.

**Colin** · 7th December 05, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by davedove

I agree. Most places ask for the waist to knee measurement so give them exactly that. Let them worry about any rise on top of that.

That's about what I was told in the email reply I just got too. He also recommends that I actually go for a 45"waist as it is set to the middle hole. I think i will play it safe and order the 46".

No comments about the tartan? Can a fat **** like me pull off and ancient tartan with yellow in it?