Stillwater Question

[The Frumious B.]

I have a pending order on Stillwater for a 46 Inch Standard, but now, reading all of these posts, I am re-thinking the size. I seem to measure at 44" before breakfast and a 45" after lunch, so I was thinking that a 46" would be a safe bet to give me some proper overlap and adjusting room. Might I be safer buying a 44" kilt? :confused:

Also, as this is the first in what I intend to be a gaggle, stable, harem, pride or whatever the term is for a flocking of kilts, should I perhaps go Economy instead of Standard? I thoroughly intend to wear this to work at AAFES here in Germany, so I want it to look good and be appropriately modest but the total with belt, sporran and so on is hitting $200.

And...what about other kilt makers?

[mkmound]

Stillwater's sizing is intended so that the stated size (for example, 44") is for the tightest notch on the strap . . . in other words, with the strap and buckle tightened all the way. At the loosest setting, you get another 1.5", so a 44" kilt will fit up to 45.5".

Some kiltmakers position the strap and buckle so that the stated size is in the center of the strap. It's a good idea to ask when you order.

For the price difference between Economy and Standard, general consensus is go for the Standard for lots more value.

[Scott Gilmore]

I have a pending order on Stillwater for a 46 Inch Standard, but now, reading all of these posts, I am re-thinking the size. I seem to measure at 44" before breakfast and a 45" after lunch, so I was thinking that a 46" would be a safe bet to give me some proper overlap and adjusting room. Might I be safer buying a 44" kilt?

It's been my experience that Stillwater kilts run just a tad on the tight side (I have two). Could be for the reasons stated in the post immediately above this one, don't know.

Regards,
Scott Gilmore

[SingleBarrelBourbon]

Had my lovely wife measure me in accordance with Jerry's directions. Measured at 42.5 inches in the evening. Ordered a 44 inch the next morning. With the straps at the tightest it's about 1.5 inches too large.

Just lucky that I have a very accomplished seamstress as a wife. Only problem is I am at the bottom of her list. She has several paying customers to get finished with first.

A kilted buddy said that I should take her out for a nice dinner to get moved to the top of the list. Told him that the only thing that would do was give her a nice night out but I would stay at the bottom of the list. Told my wife that and before I could get to the punch line, she said, "Not gonna happen, you would still have to wait.".

[turpin]

I just rec'd my heavyweight, a 36, and it fits best at the second hole from tightest. I'm typically a 36, but may have porked lately. must measure. Also, the hip measurement for the kilt is less than my 41.5, so I have the two straps on different holes. this makes them not line up nicely on the vertical. But that's the price you pay for the price you pay. All in all, a very nice garment.

[Kilted Taper]

I'm with the others that say the SWK's fit a tad tight. I'm a 37.5" measured and have 2 38" SWKs (Economy and Heavyweight). Both have to be on the 2nd or 3rd whole from the base of the strap.

[Freedomlover]

I have a pending order on Stillwater for a 46 Inch Standard, but now, reading all of these posts, I am re-thinking the size.

Good plan. I like my three Stillwatrers, but you would do well to order less waist than you have. For example, I recently bought a new Standard. My flat (so to speak) hangin' out there waist, is 39. Nuts to that. I ordered a 36 and it is a tad loose. Order it a bit smaller than you think, bro.

Bob

[canawler]

Wow! I have been thinking about buying a SWK but I now have to question their quality control when it comes to sizing. I would have absolutely no idea what size to order after reading these posts. Half say they are small and half say large. Which is it? :confused: :rolleyes:

[bunchdescendant]

Here's my take on the sizing-I measure 40" in the morning and 41" after a big meal. I ordered a SWK Standard Black Watch in 40" and it fits on the second to tightest hole just fine.

I know, I just added to the confusion, huh?

Ray
"Bash forehead on keyboard to continue"

P.S., Guys-use a seamstress/tailor's tape measure, not your trusty Stanley 10 footer! LOL!!

[The Frumious B.]

Thanks for all the advice...It appears that a 44" might be a safer bet....as I live in Beer-varia, Germany, the chances of me losing any girth are much much slimmer than my waistline will ever be again. But, I am NOT complaining.

I think I said that I intend to wear this future kilt for work. I work in the electronics store (PowerZone) at the local AAFES Exchange here. Although I care not a whit what folks may say about me wearing a kilt, the job does involve a lot of sitting, standing, kneeling, lifting, "floor exercise" and deep knee bends, so I do address the modesty issue. Not mine, of course, as I have no modesty and even less shame, but I wouldn't want to lose my job due to an unintentionally indiscreet moment.

I also have been pondering on the fabric issue in this job-related kilt. Should I go for a more durable, Utilikilt or other perhaps, canvassy fabric? Any thoughts on some of the other Kiltmakers?
Thanks, again.