waist versus hips question

**Riverkilt** · 3rd March 07, 11:35 AM

Jeez folks,

I have a 46" waist and 44" hips. Never thought about what magic my kiltmakers do - but they do it.

Like Barb says...follow the measuring instructions, or better yet - get measured first hand by the kiltmaker. Its part of their craft.

Not sure if its something to do with how the kilt is made for my weird shape, but with my hand sewn traditionals, dress model FK, and USA Kilts semi-traditionals I've quit wearing a belt. Much more comfy.

Ron

**Jerry** · 4th March 07, 06:14 AM

When I was ready to purchase my "Tank" last year. I decided to make a "Pilgrimage" to the mountains of North Carolina and meet Matt in person at the Tartans Museum in Franklin, so that I would be sure the measurements were done correctly. Matt got them perfect, and even with my "middle aged spread", it is the best fitting kilt I own.

A Springtime weekend in the beautiful North Carolina mountains around $600

A beautiful Macneill tank in the ancient colors, another $600 or so

Meeting Matt and getting my measurements done properly, Priceless

**freddie** · 4th March 07, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

Jeez folks,

Not sure if its something to do with how the kilt is made for my weird shape, but with my hand sewn traditionals, dress model FK, and USA Kilts semi-traditionals I've quit wearing a belt. Much more comfy.

Ron

My waist fluctuates between 45inches and 48inches depending on the time of day and whether I've just eaten or not. My hips however are 46 inches. All the kiltmakers I've dealt with say that the measurement for the hips has to be a loose one (so it's comfortable when we sit down) so I always go for 49inches around the seat and 46inches at the waist and this works fine for me. When I wear troosers I have to wear braces (suspenders) otherwise they just fall around my knees, however, when I wear my kilts higher on my waist they sit there (over my belly) and stay there, no need for a belt or suspenders !
The problem I have is with the sporran belt, because I don't have hips to sling it around. I either loop them over the kilt buckles or wear a sporran sling.