A nervous, peculiar problem.

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Hey there,

I am new here just signed up this morning though have been posting in some time. I am throwing this out there as I do not know if any of you have experience with it.

I currently have an order an 8 yard in 16oz Lochcarron Strome. Also i am disabled. Of course from what I gather I have gone for what is basically a full out traditional dress kilt, and I knew this. Thing is my hips basically rotate when I walk. No based on the way kilts fit, it wouldn't be uncomfortable to wear, I'm more worried about the hang (which is why I got 16 oz)

Any thoughts?

Oh and people, you can talk freely about the disability thing, i am not sensitive... I actually have no calves and I asked a guy at work about it because you know usually the idea of guys wearing kilts is they have these huge harry legs and that is the way you know? Anywho, he said "With your wicked strut, calves or not, if you got the balls the wear it, no one will tell you differently" ....I thought that was pretty funny :P

Ian

[McMurdo]

Ian
My twin brother has Cerebral Palsy and wore a kilt for his wedding, it was a made for him by Hector Russell and is 16oz Strome weight from Lochcarron. I now have it in my collection. Scott had problems wearing it, with his unique hip swing the kilt kept falling down on him. Upon investigation I discovered that the kilt was at least 4" too large for him, once it was fixed I'm sure it would fit him properly, however after his first experience Scott will not wear a kilt again. Best of luck with yours, as i said in your welcome post please let us know what you think when it arrives and you've had some time to wear it.

[Jock Scot]

I would say that the chap at your work said just the right thing. Oh, by the way, welcome from Inverness-shire.

[McFarkus]

Are you working with a local kiltmaker? I would talk to whomever you are ordering the kilt from and ask if they will make alterations if the fit is wrong. Explain your situation. My experience is most kiltmakers are very willing to help.

I would also note that Alphakilts has a lifetime alteration guarantee, though they only make contemporary kilts.

[Tim Little]

Welcome, Ian!

I don't have much more to add to the sage advice given above other than to echo Jock Scot's sentiments that your work friend sounds right on.

[HeathBar]

If your hips rotate as I am picturing it, your pleats will likely swish more than everyone elses. You might want to consider additional support to keep the kilt up. Those pleats are the heaviest part of the kilt and will act like a pendulum. The more the swing the more force they will create. And depending on how fast you walk, this could have an effect on your balance.

The other thing to consider is the "swish, swagger, swoon" effect. With that much swish, ladies will likely be dropping like flies behind you.

[Tim Little]

The other thing to consider is the "swish, swagger, swoon" effect. With that much swish, ladies will likely be dropping like flies behind you.

Collateral damage....

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Ian
My twin brother has Cerebral Palsy and wore a kilt for his wedding, it was a made for him by Hector Russell and is 16oz Strome weight from Lochcarron. I now have it in my collection. Scott had problems wearing it, with his unique hip swing the kilt kept falling down on him. Upon investigation I discovered that the kilt was at least 4" too large for him, once it was fixed I'm sure it would fit him properly, however after his first experience Scott will not wear a kilt again. Best of luck with yours, as i said in your welcome post please let us know what you think when it arrives and you've had some time to wear it.

Yeah and I was worried about that too at first (falling down) which is why I had it measured, and dropped it an inch or two to make sure to does fit snug enough. Honestly, I am way to stubborn and persistent to let that stop me. If I want to wear a kilt, damn it I'm going too :P Though....your brother having worn it at his wedding for the first time...I could see the sentiments there...

Are you working with a local kiltmaker? I would talk to whomever you are ordering the kilt from and ask if they will make alterations if the fit is wrong. Explain your situation. My experience is most kiltmakers are very willing to help.

I would also note that Alphakilts has a lifetime alteration guarantee, though they only make contemporary kilts.

Yeah, and maybe I'll get around to a contemporary eventually, at this point I wanted to start traditional, as is usually my way.

I am not working with a local kiltmaker no, as they couldn't get the tartan i wanted (Wilson Modern) and the cost was significantly more. Just the same my mom is a seamstress so she took the measurements accordingly, knowing how a kilt fits roughly. I due believe I gave sufficient due dilligence for ordering from scotland in these circumstances.



With any luck, this strut of mine would lead to a really nice swing with the strome fabric.....dare to dream people...dare to dream.

Thanks for the responses so far!

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If your hips rotate as I am picturing it, your pleats will likely swish more than everyone elses. You might want to consider additional support to keep the kilt up. Those pleats are the heaviest part of the kilt and will act like a pendulum. The more the swing the more force they will create. And depending on how fast you walk, this could have an effect on your balance.

The other thing to consider is the "swish, swagger, swoon" effect. With that much swish, ladies will likely be dropping like flies behind you.

Oh my god how cool would that be :P

Yes I have though of the weight of the pleats. There is no doubt the weight of the pleats will effect me. Balance, atleast the center of balance is low..... if my 30 lbs pack doesn't stop me, I doubt the kilt does. Of course now you guys see why it's a nervous problem :P

[Santa Kona]

I use braces or suspenders because I am always picking up children for pictures. Your kilt maker can very easily add suspender buttons to your kilt. Their all all kinds of fashion braces out there.