Military Kilt Measurement Help?

[IsaacW]

If it is really something not wanted it should not be all that difficult to have it removed, and the top edge bound in a toning tape.

You just need to be sure that the lower part is the correct size and not relying on the upper part for support.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

very possible to do indeed! This is what was exactly done with my current kilt. I have a Cameron Highlanders kilt that I cut from the top to give it a more civilian look. The only issue with this is that the stabilizer is in that upper portion, and when I cut it down, I had to build in a new stabilizer. While I had the lining out, I simply did a fine hem on the top instead of adding a binding tape.

IW

[Tarheel]

BadenochWolf, said it all concerning the US Regs. 670-1. The top of a kilt would crowd the pocket if it is full of medals.

[RichardM]

The US Army equivalent of "shirtsleeves dress" is the Class B uniform. The difference lies in the fact that US Army regulations stipulate the wearing of insignia on this short-sleeved uniform shirt. Literally everything that one wears on the Service Dress jacket goes on this shirt.

add to this that each branch has its own clothing regulations. The USAF a went to an "all or some" approach a few years ago so not every medal has to be worn. but I remember during joint exercises that the Brits and Canadian troops always thought the average us counterpart had a ton of stuff on there service uniform.