Quote Originally Posted by Monkey@Arms View Post
Ooh. Glad you told me that Nanook. I'm thinking about it, but that sounds too large. (Also the description mentions a 1-inch hole).
I'm not sure its a 35, could just as well also have a 32" waist and be a short fitting. I have encountered but am not versed in these sizes. Kilt sizes, as with all uniform trousers, used to go up to 18 (the largest a 38-39" waist and 6'2" tall) but increasingly limiting stock to waists of 28" to 38" and heights 5'2" to became insufficient (not that today stock kilts are available larger than 38" waists or for those much taller than 6'4").
In trying to measure the size of a kilt one needs to keep in mind that army kilts are intended to 1) sit up high against ones ribs (a good 1" higher than high waisted kilts) 2) have a very tight and snug fit (sucking in your gut and pulling on the garment for adjustments) 3) not hit the middle of the knee (as is sometimes desired by the Victorian inspired) as the cloth is both heavy, made of (superior) woolen spun rather than worsted wool cloth and so the selvage is quite rough.