New SWK Ancient MacRae

**K. MacRuadh** · 9th December 08, 08:57 AM

It looks 'bout right to me. Enjoy!

**Chrissss** · 9th December 08, 09:16 AM

It looks just fine to me.

Having the kilt end anywhere from mid-knee to the top of the knee is sufficient. And from the picture, if you take into account the angle that the photo was taken, that should be right in the zone.

Chris...

**Spc. Scott** · 9th December 08, 09:23 AM

I'll echo the above posters and say it looks good. You may want to hike it up a bit more but as far as I'm concerned that's up to you. I tend to wear mine a bit lower now that it is cold out. Nothing below the knee but just hitting the middle of the kneecap.

Not sure if it's keeping me any warmer than it would if it were hitting the top of the kneecap...probably just a mental thing.

**mbhandy** · 9th December 08, 10:01 AM

Traditional kilts are meant to ride high as are the tartan Trews. At first it feels weird but you get use to it.

MrBill

**Spc. Scott** · 9th December 08, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by mbhandy

Traditional kilts are meant to ride high as are the tartan Trews. At first it feels weird but you get use to it.

MrBill

Mine went in three stages...
1. Feels a bit weird
2. Hey this isn't bad at all
3. Total appreciation

Kilts make me sit and stand with a much better posture than I usually have in trousers or jeans. Just that make me feel so much better at the end of the day.

**Frank McGrath** · 9th December 08, 02:26 PM

If it's MacRae, It's OK.

**Bugbear** · 9th December 08, 02:38 PM

Just remember that the rise on an SWK is only about half of an inch up there at the waistband, and that is where it will want to sit with your true waist. In other words, the top of the kilt will seek your natural waist, and you might be pulling it back up often if you put it higher.

**beloitpiper** · 9th December 08, 06:33 PM

It looks good, but could be worn a little higher even.

**GDub** · 9th December 08, 06:46 PM

If you wear it totally casually with boots and the hose scrunched down you're there. Perfect length. In general, I tend to wear my kilts a little lower on the knee (but I'm not trying to be a traditionalist) and I've yet to hear a complaint

Have fun, and welcome to the SWK MacRae club!

**Highlander31** · 17th December 08, 06:54 AM

Looks good to me. Sure it's a little long, and if you could hike it up half an inch or so then great. However, you are not going to get a ticket if you don't wear it at the top of the knee.

Congratulations, and enjoy your new acquisition.