Measuring for my next kilt

**Jordan** · 21st February 10, 06:23 PM

Whilst sorting out bits and bobs for my impending day trip to Edinburgh (to visit TFCK) I was asked how I’m planning of being measured for a kilt suit if I’m wearing a kilt? Now I’ve thought of a few ideas, most notable is don’t wear a kilt! or wear a pair of shorts under my kilt etc. But I want to wear my kilt and I don’t fancy carrying around a pair of shorts in my bag the whole day so I thought I would ask the Rabble for their opinions and if they’ve tried it successfully

So anyone who has worn a kilt to get measured for their next one how did you do it?

Thanks Jordan

**azwildcat96** · 21st February 10, 06:32 PM

How well do you know your kilt maker...or how well do you want to know them, or them to know you?

**Hothir Ethelnor** · 21st February 10, 06:42 PM

Hip measurements are usually taken loose and a tight waist measurement could be taken over your kilt and then an inch or so subtracted.

I wouldn't sweat it. Wear your kilt and talk with the folks at TFCK I'm sure they're used to taking measurements over clothing and have a formula for getting good results.

**ChattanCat** · 21st February 10, 08:16 PM

Wear the kilt but be prepared to shed the garment. I prefer to have the measurements close to the "skin".

**Scotland Forever** · 21st February 10, 09:50 PM

I was told by my kiltmaker in Edinburgh to come not wearing mine either.
You could always buy a temporary garment close by - plenty of shops on Princes Street.

**Jordan** · 22nd February 10, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by azwildcat96

How well do you know your kilt maker...or how well do you want to know them, or them to know you?

I dont know them that well and im not too keen on doing so on my first visit

**auld argonian** · 22nd February 10, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by Jordan

I dont know them that well and im not too keen on doing so on my first visit

Well, they do say that familiarity breeds contempt......

Best

AA

**piperdbh** · 22nd February 10, 11:44 AM

It should work fine to measure over the kilt you're wearing. That's how my latest one was measured, and it fits like a glove.

**Chas** · 22nd February 10, 01:07 PM

Could you, on just this one occasion, not go regimental?

Regards

Chas

**auld argonian** · 22nd February 10, 01:21 PM

Do I not remember a scene in "Are You Being Served" where a Scotsman in a kilt (played by Gordon Kaye, if I have it right) show up and Mr. Humphries has to figure out a discrete way to measure his "inside leg"?

Best

AA