My red-Robertson kilt was bought used, and was about 4" too big. Fortunately, I bought it from a kilt shop in Edinburgh and they were able to alter it there. They just moved the buckles in. Got a full 8 yard, 16 oz. kilt for GBP 150 that had only been worn in the shop by one of the sales people.
I guess it still belonged to the shop, because the owner sold it too me, and said it was an employee's kilt. Wonder how the guy felt when he got to work and his kilt was gone
I have a kilt thats a few inches too small. To solve the problem I moved the buckles, and as far as I know you can't tell. I did notice that the under apron does show a tad. I solved the problem by pinning the top up a hair. As long as I'm wearing an untucked shirt, or a waist coat you cannot tell. But Barbara, can you by chance tell me WHY it shows? These seems to be a problem you're familiar which which is why I ask
Do you have a SWK and you are using that as a basis for your measurement? If not, I would be willing to bet that the 50 would fit you. I measured myself and ordered a 48 but it was too large and I ended up taking it in 2". The next one I was going to get a 46 but I inadvertently ordered a 44 and it fit quite nicely on the second hole.
I actually have 3 SWK's. The 52's fit me perfectly.
"Two things are infinite- the universe, and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." Albert Einstein.
I recently purchased a SWK in Youth Large to ensure that the waist was the right size for a growing boy. However, it is about 4" too long. I was wondering if anyone knows a good way to shorten it without cutting it as I'm thinking a hem of that much might be too much.
Originally Posted by emolas
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