UKs and fluctuating waistline?

[Paco500]

For starters, this is my first post, so hello. I've been lurking for a while and have really enjoyed what I've learned.

I just ordered my first UK (tan, original). I am one of those types who's weight can fluctuate pretty dramatically (I have jeans ranging from 33" to 38" waist and they all fit from time to time), and I'm wondering how much slop there is in these things. I ordered 37" waist- what the tape told me on the day (I'm currently in 34-36" pants), but hope tho shed some winter weight as it warms up and I start biking again. Do they look foolish cinched up with a belt? Is there some give for next winter?

I'm curious to hear your thoughts.

Thanks.

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Paco500, first off WELCOME! Great that you decided to join. Best forum on the web.

UK's do have some flexibility. I have a 40" and a 41" that I wear regularly with no problems. I also have a 39" that I bought off eBay that I might be in by the end of April. There is some room for adjustment, but 5" seems like it would be too much with UK's snap system.

[Paco500]

There is some room for adjustment, but 5" seems like it would be too much with UK's snap system.

To be fair- the 33s I have would probably be 34s by another maker. It's the last pair of 33s I've been in for years.

Thanks for the welcome and info.

[Southern Breeze]

Welcome aboard. Those who are dimensionly unstable will handle the U.K question.

[Riverkilt]

Welcome Paco,

I have 14 UKs and one of the reasons is that flexibility. First, hope you got your UK sized to wear under your belly - if you got one. That part doesn't change size as drastically.

There's also flexibility from the top snaps up, the waistline has a couple inches give back and forth.

I'm back and forth over a 15 pound weight range and my same UKs still fit.

Ron

[Paco500]

Welcome Paco

Thanks!

First, hope you got your UK sized to wear under your belly

Yep. I plan on wearing it slung low like my levis (really old navy, but that doesn't really have a ring to it.

[arrogcow]

There is definitely flexibility. Most of my UK's are 36", but last year I lost about 20 lbs. They all still fit, but I bought a 35" last summer. Later in the fall I got a 37" when I worked a UK booth and nothing in my size was on the rack. I wore the 35" today, and the 37" yesterday, both fit reasonably well (they are both workman's style).

Adam

[longshadows]

I have both 40" and 41" UKs and they fit me well, except the width of the belt loops do cause me trouble. If I were to wear them with a 3" belt, I might not have the problem of "waist band roll."

You can indeed take up the slack in the waist size an inch or two, but then you get puckering behind the belt. If your belt is narrower than the belt loops (and most are), you can get a lot of rollover--espcecially if you don't have washboard abs.

The joy in winter is that sweatshirts and sweaters can hide this issues, but come summer and the t-shirts and polo shirts take over, you've got the "rollover" there for everyone to see and if you're like me, you're constantly straightening up the waistline and adjusting the belt every time you stand up.

[Robin]

except the width of the belt loops do cause me trouble.

You don't have to use the belt loops...some say they're sporran strap loops anyway

[Paco500]

My UK arrived and I'm thrilled. I think in my present size, I should be wearing a 38" for perfect fit, but the 37" fits and it gives me added incentive to start the slimming.

As for the length, I've seen quite a few methods for measuring and they all seem overly complicated. I just put on a pair of pants that sat on my waist where I wanted my kilt to sit, marked the leg where I wanted it to hang, then measured from the top to the mark with a tape measure. It was easy and got me a flawless measurement. I'm sure why even UK advocates kneeling, finding a friend or just guessing.