Question Re Kiltstore Kilt Sizing

[Andrew Breecher]

When I buy trousers I get them in 32". My kilt measurements are 33" waist, 37" hips. (23" length, if anyone wants to buy me a kilt.) If you measure yourself, make sure you kneel on the floor; then when you measure for the length, don't bend over! Use a piece of string or, if you have one, a cloth measuring tape. Measure from your belly button to just above your kneecaps. All of my kilts ride from the middle to the top of my knees; that's where I like them. Some people like the kilt a little lower, but they're just embarrassed of their knees. Ignore them. Anyway, when you measure yourself, believe the measurements. Don't expect them to be what you're used to wearing in trousers. Be honest.

Andrew.

[The Wizard of BC]

Nick(scotweb) is a member here and our official contact with the Kilt Store. You can contact him directly by sending him a private message.

The bottom line when ordering a kilt is;

Always follow the instructions given by the kiltmaker that will be making your kilt!

If your kiltmaker asks you to kneel on the floor, do it. If your kiltmaker asks for a measurement around your waist at the navel, then get a tape measure and take a measurement around your waist at the navel.

Don't use your trouser size as a guide. Don't suck in on push out. Don't use all the tricks you usually use when buying off the rack clothes.

Just give your kiltmaker the measurements they ask for. It's not hard to do.

And if you somehow measure your waist at 36" but you wear a 32" jeans SO WHAT! 32" is your jeans size, 36" is your kilt size. Just get used to it and get a kilt that fits correctly.