Question for Barb, or any of the other fine kilt makers here

[Colin]

I'm no expert by any means, but if the kilts are loose at 46, I would go for the 44 (or 42 if you plan on losing any weight).

[bubba]

Straps and buckles can be moved a bit to snug up the loose kilts.

[yoippari]

My problem was worse. I measured at 37.5 so I ordered a 38. I didn't realise that the kilt should be worn tighter than what I measured and that since that is the tightest hole I had no room to tighten it up. I can alter it by moving the straps and buckles around but for now I have just kept it on with a belt and overlapping the aprons more than they are supposed to. For me a 38 heavy weight would probably fit but a standard ('05 standard) is too big.

Depending on how you measured (squeezed the measuring tape a little or kept it just at what your gut sits at) I would go for the smaller one.

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Jer, I would go for the smaller one, assuming that the 45 is a tru measurement. No, I don't mean that you are fudging, just is the 45 with the tape measure snug like you would wear the kilt or just touching your body and in a way that would cause the kilt to fall off if wirn similarly?

I would encourage the smaller size. I have yet to get a kilt too small (well, actually I have but thats another story), but my Scottish National is a 42", with me being a 41" waist (and maybe closing on 40") and it is too large. Even on the smallest strap setting, I need to wear a belt. I plan on moving the straps when I am off over the holidays because I really love the tartan.

Hope this helps.

[GlassMan]

My problem was worse. I measured at 37.5 so I ordered a 38. I didn't realise that the kilt should be worn tighter than what I measured and that since that is the tightest hole I had no room to tighten it up. I can alter it by moving the straps and buckles around but for now I have just kept it on with a belt and overlapping the aprons more than they are supposed to. For me a 38 heavy weight would probably fit but a standard ('05 standard) is too big.

You were just subconsciously adding in the amount of weight you'll gain over the holiday season!

[switchblade5984]

i would say if you are a 45 go for the 44 due to the fact the straps alow for a 1.5 inch expansion but remember it is hard to make a small kilt bigger than a big kilt smaller.....

[Ranald]

My problem is similar only My waist is smaller, but I decided to go that one inch larger and move the straps.
I think Barb T says that you can make a kilt smaller but not larger, that being said this was my reasoning behind a larger size.
Good luck with your next kilt.