Stillwater Kilts are sized with the buckles closed completely. There's a couple inches of "play" to work with in the waist size. If you order the larger one, you won't be able to wear it unless you tuck-in a couple sweaters. Go for the smaller and wear the straps in the second or third notch.

Rememeber that there are straps on the right AND left side. You can let-out the right side and wear the left one in a different notch-spot. The under apron will take-up the minimal slack, and you'll be able to adjust the sizing to a wonderful fit.

NOTE: ALWAYS remember that the "hip buckle" (lower one on the right) is NOT worn tightly. Leave it loose so that you don't tug on the aprons. By wearing them tightly, it only curls the under apron... makes the kilt bunch-up... and makes it feel very ill-fitted. This goes for all three-buckle kilts.