Big guys in kilts.

**cacunn** · 3rd February 07, 03:38 AM

Gaisgeil have you tried the sporran straps as offered by USAK? You can see then at:

http://www.usakilts.com/sporrans.php

**David in Maryland** · 3rd February 07, 06:24 AM

I am 6'4", 340lbs. When I ordered by traditional wool kilt from a Scottish kilt maker, I weighed alot less, and had a much smaller waist. At the time, my waist was a 47" with 51" hips. I am now 54" waist with 56" hips. Somehow, I can still get that kilt on. I am at the first hole in the buckle and straps, but I can still get it on and the kilt still look right. I have an interesting body shape. My stomach sticks out in the front, and my butt sticks out in the back, which puts the hips and waist measurements close.

**cloves** · 3rd February 07, 07:36 AM

A knee length garment looks good on my extra-large female form as well. A mini wouldn't look so great on my big thighs

But if the kilt (or kilted skirt) hangs around at my knee level it seems to pull the eye downward or something. It must be some sort "proportional" thing where you look longer compared to your width.

Thanks E.Monkey for starting the thread!

**Erisianmonkey** · 3rd February 07, 09:10 AM

Steve, having made my own kilt I know this one thing that might help you and other kiltmakers when fitting us big guys. If you're fitting a kilt at the traditional spot to wear one, expect to add about an inch to the length of the kilt from what the basic measurement reads. The belly and butt tend to act as a shelf that pull the selvedge up by about that much. It isn't a hard and fast rule, but it's what I had to do to get my kilt the right length. Of course, I'm sure you already know this, but it never hurts to say it.

Edit to add: I don't have that much of a bunching problem with the sporran. Then again, since I'm about 5 1/2 feet tall and 330 lbs, I've got belly droop that gives my sporran someplace to sit.

**Big Mikey** · 3rd February 07, 09:41 PM

Charles, an excellent thread! I have made mention of my size on numerous past threads and it does not surprise me how many "king size" kilties we have here. Kilts are comfortable for all the above reasons. I also like to wear the garment because it's different. Guys our size always stand out in a crowd so why not look good while doing so?

**Dreadbelly** · 3rd February 07, 10:15 PM

I worked very hard to get down to 200 pounds, and started getting a bit upset when I started gaining weight and mass.

And then I noticed, a lot of the new mass didn't jiggle. At all. I couldn't figure out what was going on at first... And I am still dubious about the weight. I am sitting at about 250 right now, which is a lot of strain on my poor knees. I couldn't figure out why the mass and weight was coming back. I don't work out. I don't lift weights. I don't go to a gym.

I do however stretch, and do these isometric stretching thingies where I pull against my own body to keep limber and fight off RA. That is really the only thing I do. And it must be doing something for me to bulk up the way I have. I've gained 50 pounds... Which to be honest, I'd rather not have because my knees hurt more than ever now. I don't know how to lose this weight. I keep bulking up, which is hurting me. I bet I am closer to 260 now, which is incredibly bad for somebody 5 and a half feet tall with shoes on.

I guess I sort of lift weights... I do pick up my giant cast iron wok off of the stove and toss veggies in it for minutes at a time and I like to take my dog and play oopsie daisy and throw her high up in to the air and catch her. (She probably weighs more than 50 pounds)

**Jeremiah** · 3rd February 07, 11:11 PM

I'm 6' 2.5" and weigh in around 360 lbs. and I must say, that the most comfortable garment for me to wear is a kilt. For some reason I have way less problems with the plumbers crack thing when I wear a kilt, even though I wear them at the same place. That tells me the garment just fits better.

**Judge** · 18th February 07, 06:32 AM

alas it can be a problem but nothing a good tailor can help with. when i was in the high 200s I found off the rack to not be the best bet. I found a great tailor and have used him since.

**Warlock** · 18th February 07, 07:10 AM

Originally Posted by cloves

A knee length garment looks good on my extra-large female form as well. A mini wouldn't look so great on my big thighs

But if the kilt (or kilted skirt) hangs around at my knee level it seems to pull the eye downward or something. It must be some sort "proportional" thing where you look longer compared to your width.

Thanks E.Monkey for starting the thread!

Personally, I think a woman who isn't a twig is a lot sexier and usually just all around more fun to be with. Wear what you like lass, and post some pics!

**MacHummel** · 18th February 07, 07:20 AM

Well Gentlemen
I know your pain. I myself am a man of substance. I have made kilts for "big guys" and let me tell you, they appreciate the custom fit. I've had guys ask me to fix kilts that were purchased off the peg and sometimes it's better to spend the extra dollars to have your kilt fit properly.