Advice on a thrifty from SWK

**NorCalPiper** · 3rd July 09, 10:12 AM

Hey Gang-
A friend of mine called for advice on a SWK thrifty. Do the sizes run true, tight, or large? Thanks for any input-He's right at the last measurement for a Large-Should he go up to an XL? He's pretty static weight wise. Help appreciated-Josh

**Zardoz** · 3rd July 09, 10:42 AM

My Stillwaters always seem a little on the big side, My custom kilts are 43's, but I wear a 42" SWK Standard or Economy buckled to the tightest hole. The thrifty has velcro, so it might have a little more wiggle room.

**woodchuck2000** · 3rd July 09, 10:45 AM

I just got mine and it is awsome i would recament it to any one

**Dan R Porter** · 3rd July 09, 10:46 AM

My thrifty was on the large side, but the economy is on the tight side. Its a crap shoot...

**Phogfan86** · 3rd July 09, 10:50 AM

My sons each have a couple of thrifties, and they do tend to run on the large side. Besides, if he needs to exchange it, sending the old one back and getting the new one takes about 18 minutes, 12 seconds.

**Dan R Porter** · 3rd July 09, 12:18 PM

The velcro is hard on the kilt, but a little extra strip would be easy to sew on. Why not fork out the extra 15 dollars and get a economy, its much heavier, looks better, and is sewn down at the hips!

**ShaneMcCook** · 3rd July 09, 04:26 PM

I can't speak to the thrifty, but the guy that turned me on to SWK raves about is SWK Standard Kilt.

**Colonel MacNeal** · 3rd July 09, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by Dan R Porter

My thrifty was on the large side, but the economy is on the tight side. Its a crap shoot...

The only problem with the economy is the extremely restricted number of tartans. Two.

**Dan R Porter** · 3rd July 09, 04:46 PM

How about the standard, and you get the flashes for free!

**raibeart_dubh** · 3rd July 09, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by Dan R Porter

Why not fork out the extra 15 dollars and get a economy, its much heavier, looks better, and is sewn down at the hips!

I'll second that thought. My first kilt as an adult was a Stillwater economy. It's got buckles and straps and sewn down pleats and is a good starter/around the house not a major disaster if you mess it up kilt. Plus, your friend still won't be breaking the bank if he's unsure about wearing the kilt.