new kilt wearer help on stillwater kilts please?

[Tartan Hiker]

I love my SWK economy Wallace kilt for hiking. It's like I'm wearing nothing at all, and still I never worry about bow-ups or other exciting events. I haven't sewn the pleats down and never had a problem.

I have also worn it to semi-formal occasions with nothing but compliments. I still think it's a great entry level kilt.

[auld argonian]

If you look on ebay there are spme kilts listed as "boy's" kilts that have the smaller waist sizes...I have no idea what they are like apart from the fact that they have waist sizes spanning like 20" to 28"...there is usually a chart there that gives the waist/length ratio on them. I expect that they are some kind of synthetic judging by the price and that the tartan range is limited. Perhaps not ideal but some kilt is better than no kilt. The alternative is to do-it-yourself....plenty of reference and encouragement available on Xmarks for that.

Another passing thought is that USA kilts could probably make you a casual to your specifications and while it will set you back something like $120 you will be getting something that will probably not cost THAT much more than buying something on ebay and then paying the shipping (particularly if it's being shipped from overseas). The USA casuals are available in a whole lot of tartans and I personally love mine...I would consult with Rocky and company to see if they could sort of "leave you some room to grow" in the kilt as you will certainly gain circumference as you get older. I just recommend USA from personal experience...I'm sure that there are several other kiltmakers who can provide you with a comparable product...just keep looking through the xmarks archives.

Best

AA

[michael steinrok]

Are you measuring correctly? Run the tape at the navel. You m ight be surprised

[switchblade5984]

i hve 2 standards and i love them

[KiltedKnight]

If any of you gents were to venture a guess what weight would you guess the Stillwater Standard material to be? Would it be lighter than 13 oz or no?
I'm giving serious thought to getting one but I'm curious about the hang.

Chris.