Big guys in kilts.

[RoisonDubh]

I'm a big guy. 6 foot 2 and weigh in over the 400lbs mark. The biggest problem with most trousers in the 54" waist is the rise. With a huge belly, most pants tend to tighten ahem "down below" and are really uncomfortable.

I only own a UK mocker in black(so far), but with their current shortage....oh well.

Any advise on where to get an affordable casual kilt for a big fellow?

[Big Mikey]

I'm a big guy. 6 foot 2 and weigh in over the 400lbs mark. The biggest problem with most trousers in the 54" waist is the rise. With a huge belly, most pants tend to tighten ahem "down below" and are really uncomfortable.

I only own a UK mocker in black(so far), but with their current shortage....oh well.

Any advise on where to get an affordable casual kilt for a big fellow?

As I'm sure others will tell you,StillWaterKilts. I know they have some models up to 52" and they will fit big. I know because I have one in Saffron. Go to the casual kiltmakers link on the left of the screen to check them out. Good prices and great shipping.

[RoisonDubh]

OK.

Fulled the trigger on Irish National Economy, matching flashes, and a nightstalker sporran. Now let the waiting begin.

[Josh]

Well the biggest I have made is "Wee Jamus" 6ft 6 450 plus!

His waist was over 60 inches.

So yeah we can help.....

Josh

WWW.Neokilt.com

[Judge]

alas it can be a problem but nothing a good tailor can help with. when i was in the high 200s I found off the rack to not be the best bet. I found a great tailor and have used him since.

[Warlock]

A knee length garment looks good on my extra-large female form as well. A mini wouldn't look so great on my big thighs
But if the kilt (or kilted skirt) hangs around at my knee level it seems to pull the eye downward or something. It must be some sort "proportional" thing where you look longer compared to your width.

Thanks E.Monkey for starting the thread!

Personally, I think a woman who isn't a twig is a lot sexier and usually just all around more fun to be with. Wear what you like lass, and post some pics!

[Kid Cossack]

OK.

Fulled the trigger on Irish National Economy, matching flashes, and a nightstalker sporran. Now let the waiting begin.

Shan't be much of a wait! If Jerry doesn't have your kilt, flashes and sporran to you by the end of the week I'd be surprised. One of the many nice things about SWK is the very, very rapid delivery.

[MacHummel]

Well Gentlemen
I know your pain. I myself am a man of substance. I have made kilts for "big guys" and let me tell you, they appreciate the custom fit. I've had guys ask me to fix kilts that were purchased off the peg and sometimes it's better to spend the extra dollars to have your kilt fit properly.

[Kid Cossack]

Oh, give him time, MacHummel! When I got into my first SWK I thought I'd died and gone to Heaven, I mean, it was a real kilt, and all. Now---although I still like the SWKs, and wear them a good bit, I'm slowly turning to the hand tailored, custom fit kilts. And I'll agree, there's just no comparison between the two (and that's not a knock at SWK, either).

If it hadn't been for the off the peg kilts (UK and SWK for me), I'd never have taken the plunge and gotten a tailored masterpiece.

I'll bet that the SWK RoisonDubh is waiting on won't be his last kilt by a long stretch!

[Dreadbelly]

As far as big guys in kilts, there is something I noticed with Nix when he wears his hat... It makes him look taller. Not only that, but with looking taller he somehow seems better proportioned. Thinner. By being taller, his girth looks better proportioned, especially with the profile offered by the kilt.

It'd probably be more noticeable or pronounced if he was wearing a stovepipe top hat I bet.