I need another one of these...

[josephkirkpatrick]

I have a casual kilt from USA kilts. It is really nice, and looks fantastic, but I don't really like the material... (I know, blasphemy or something) It seems too light or something.

It LOOKS like a great tartan, but I dunno. I like the beefier feel of the viscose blend.

[gilmore]

Lady M- I'm only 5'7", so the 24 is a bit too long, about 2 inches. If I pull it up high enough, it is well above my belly-button, and looks a little bit silly.

I don't know anything about Kilted nation kilts, but traditionally they are worn about 2 inches above the navel, and are build for that, in length and in the pleats being sewn down to the fell, the widest part of the buttocks.

[O'Callaghan]

I'd say my natural waist is about an inch above my navel, so that's where I wear my kilts. YMMV. I'm 5'8" and my legs are short for my height, so all these 24" drop kilts are a bit long on me too, but I don't think most people notice. Most celtic events don't seem to have 'kilt police', LOL!

I am a bit cheap, but I will pay extra for a slightly shorter kilt when it's offered. OTOH, if the kilt is cheap and they offer it on a 24" take it or leave it basis, I'll take it. Alterations sound like they could be expensive, if done right, and I wouldn't want to add a hem on a kilt that has a proper selvage edge.