Kilted skirt question??

[GG]

Like The Scot said, the top of knee or a bit shorter is what I prefer (and so do my dear wife) to whom I today - by the way - have been married for 44 happy years.

Greg

[thescot]

Like The Scot said, the top of knee or a bit shorter is what I prefer (and so do my dear wife) to whom I today - by the way - have been married for 44 happy years.

Greg

See? 44 years. That's what happens when you wear a skirt the right lenght.

[Pleater]

If you can find some suitable material at 60 inches width then two strips of 30 inches can be made, with the waistband cut off selvage to selvage before spliting. That is if you are making the skirt in kilt fashion not using dressmaking techniques. Most of the wool fabric here in the UK is 54 inches wide, so 27 inches when divided.

With a longer length you can use a lighter material and not worry about the Marilyn effect so much - the kilt still swirls but reveals less, and on a hot afternoon in a tent in the middle of a field lighter material is going to feel less like meltdown is not just likely but imminent.

You might consider box pleating all the way round, which is sort of kiltish but has not been worn as a kilt for a while so it is not seen as a kilt by most.

It has the advantage of being only three layers of material maximum.

Even here on the South coast of England the traditional Scottish kilt length and weights of fabric are too warm ( at least for me) for constant wear after May Day, and once the temperature starts to climb over 20 degrees C even lighter wools are just too much when worn in layers.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[M. A. C. Newsome]

I find that most women, when they purchase a kilt skirt from the museum, choose a length somewhere between the bottom of the knee and the middle of the calf, which seems to be a nice, conservative length.

Most of those opting for a "hostess skirt" (full length) are looking for something to wear to formal occasions, not Highland Games.

Some do choose the top of the knee, because they want their skirt to look more kilt-like. (Some choose top of the knee simply because they like the length).

And then you always have those who want the skirt as short as possible.

I actually find that most women who come in to be measured for a kilt skirt already have a strong preference as to the length of skirt they like to wear and tend to order their kilt skirt along those lines. As I said at the top, somewhere between the bottom of the knee and mid calf seems to be most common.

[bdkilted]

As a married man, I can tell you my wife's kilted skirt is past the knee somewhat. At the games we are freqently sitting in camp chairs or folding chairs, so a skirt longer than the knees is best for modesty sake. (She is still trying to teach me to sit like a "lady" when I am wearing my kilt).
BD

[artificer]

At the games we are freqently sitting in camp chairs or folding chairs, so a skirt longer than the knees is best for modesty sake. (She is still trying to teach me to sit like a "lady" when I am wearing my kilt).
BD

Pah! THAT'S what the sporran is for.

For my .02$US, wear what's comfortable to you. If I had to say PERSONALLY, I'd prefer just over the top o' the knee myself (adjust as needed for comfort).

[Pleater]

Pah! THAT'S what the sporran is for.

).

and the large under apron pleats - when you sit or crouch down those pleats should fall open and the apron drops vertically between your thighs. If that doesn't happen and you NEED to sit like a lady then your under apron pleats are too stingy.

It also gives you the option of sitting on the under apron should the seat be low, or hot or cold.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[Mael Coluim]

Thank you I was thinking of a casual day skirt.. it is at max 29" long but I am fairly tall( 5"10) I have never manned a booth and want to be respectful(I don't know if a mini would be appropriate LOL)

Wear what you you are comfortable with. Save the mini for the pub.

[Woodsman]

What's that saying about a lady's skirt being like a well written paragraph-- long enough to cover the subject yet short enough to keep it interesting?

But I digress...

IMHO-- there are a few things to consider in the way of being flattering. As long as the skirt hits at a skinnier part of the leg you'll look great. For example: right below the knee, or a few inches above it; ankle or floor length-- NEVER cut across the calf; and there's a magical little spot of thigh somewhere in the middle where it is the thinnest, anything higher will actually make your thighs look bigger.

I don't know, maybe you were looking for an answer in the way of cultural appropriateness? At any rate, I hope this helps in any small way. Good luck!

Yes, yes this makes the most sense as these lengths are the most pleasing to (this gentleman's) eyes. Now I know it all has a basis in symmetry, form and dare I say, mathematics. Yes it's all about the numbers. Thanks Ali for this enlightenment.

[Good Egg]

Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable.

You might also consider Tartan trousers or indeed a suitable brooch with a Tartan rosette. This would allow you to dress comfortably and appropriately for the games but be well in with the ethos of the event.