Utilikilt lengths

[pbpersson]

Alright, here is a question for you kilt experts.

Let's say that kilts are just for men.

Let's say that Utilikilts started this whole "modern" kilt movement and they are the experts. Well, maybe they really aren't but just humor me.

Let's say that based on what I have learned on here that the kilt is always supposed to be knee-length.

Then what is with the "short", "mini", and "micro-mini" lengths????

MICRO-MINI??

Help me out here because I'm really confused..... :confused:

Phil

[James]

One of the reasons I've never considered a Utilikilt, is because they are always depicted as being too long.

A kilt needs a certain amount of panache in appearance-hence the top of the knee-rather than mid or lower.

Whilst for the hill and other active wear-a couple of inches shorter is advised.

James

[Yaish]

Because Utilikilts isnt worried about tradition or wearing a kilt according to any rule. Buy the length you want.

They also quite a few kilts to women, and many of them prefer them very short, hence the micro mini.

I also sold a 13 inch custom chopped Workmans to a guy who you would have thought was a professional construction worker with a body building hobby. It was club/fetish wear.

[Nick]

Mine are Minis, I think (been a while since I ordered them). The sales rep on the phone each time was suprised by my wasit/length request. But it just so happens that the size I got hits right at the top of the knee.

[arrogcow]

I've had guys leave festivals I was working empty handed, because we didn't have mini's on hand, and not for fettish wear, just 'cause that was the size they needed. The micro, on the other hand, I have never seen a guy that could (or that I would want to) pull it off. However, at the last festival I worked, we did have a micro on the rack and we spend all weekend trying to get it on a girl. For some reason never had any takers

Adam

[GTRMAN]

One of the reasons I've never considered a Utilikilt, is because they are always depicted as being too long.

A kilt needs a certain amount of panache in appearance-hence the top of the knee-rather than mid or lower.

Whilst for the hill and other active wear-a couple of inches shorter is advised.

James

So wearing a kilt to the top of the knee is okay?

[TechBear]

People are built differently. The UK short is 21.5 inches from waist to hem and hangs down to just below my knee; to be at the knee, I would need to get an extra short, which is 20 inches. One of my brothers could go even shorter with no shame, as he has short legs and more than half of the length is in his shins. A variety of sizes means they can fit different body sizes.

And as Adam said, many women prefer the shorter lengths. A few weeks ago, I worked an event with a young woman wearing a micro UK original and fishnet stockings. She said she likes the UKs because they are heavier material that isn't as likely to fly up, and the pockets are very useful. (She got a bit annoyed when we kept point to her as an example of crossdressing, though. )

So it comes down to... why not make the shorter lengths? If you don't want to wear one for yourself, get one for your wife/girlfriend/female SO. It's all about freedom.

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

...we did have a micro on the rack and we spend all weekend trying to get it on a girl. For some reason never had any takers ...

Adam, probably all the girls you approached were afraid the very next thing you would be doing was trying to get her out of it!

[pbpersson]

So wearing a kilt to the top of the knee is okay?

Top of the knee...middle of the knee....couple of inches above the knee....you guys need to make up your minds! I thought it was the middle of the knee and I had that rule firmly burned into my mind and now it's all changing....

So...I'm on the phone yesterday with the guy at Utilikilts and he's trying to figure out how he can get me a kilt IN STOCK instead of me waiting for weeks. He has an extra long and he's wondering if it will work for me and he asks how tall I am (6 foot 2) and then he asks if I have long legs.

How do you answer something like that? I mean, long as opposed to what? They are my legs, they seem to take up the space between my hips and the ground quite nicely, and they have been the same length for the past thirty years.

In a very confused sort of voice I answered, "Well....that's what people have told me..." and he started laughing. Then he asked me my pants inseam size and once we had real numbers to discuss the conversation made more sense.

It was nice talking to them on the phone, I felt like I was right there at "kilt central headquarters"

[davedove]

Top of the knee...middle of the knee....couple of inches above the knee....you guys need to make up your minds! I thought it was the middle of the knee and I had that rule firmly burned into my mind and now it's all changing....

You have to remember that any "rules" for kilt length have been derived from the traditional wear of the traditional Scottish kilt. I have always heard about the top of the knee and maybe down to mid knee. If you're going to be doing a lot of moving about, a bit shorter is more comfortable. Whatever works for you.

Of course, those who are familiar with traditional kilts will tend to apply the same "rules" to the Utilikilt (and other modern kilts). For instance, I wouldn't want to wear a UK as low on the hips as they picture them. But, the UK's weren't designed to be worn the same way as the traditionals.

Bottom line is, go with what works for you. Most people won't even notice how long the thing is, except for people like those on this board. We are a rather focused set of folks.:rolleyes: