Kilt Measurements

With the help of a friend it's easy to take your kilt measurements. Simply complete the form below and submit your measurements and details to us instantly online.

Measurement

Length

The kilt length is a matter of some argument. Some say that it should touch the floor when kneeling down. If you can imagine this situation the back of the kilt would obviously be resting on the back of your calf. Therefore, when tramping across a moor the kilt will chafe you behind your knees. In our opinion this is too long. A kilt that does not touch the back of the legs, when kneeling, is obviously the most comfortable for long outdoor walks, but this could be three inches above the knee. This is really too short for general wear. Unless you have very strong opinions to the contrary, our advice is that the kilt should reach to just below the top of the knee – not as far down as mid knee (see our illustration). When kneeling (upright) the front of the kilt would be an inch off the floor.  If you are kneeling use a mirror - othewise as you bend forward the kilt will lower!Some prefer it half an inch or even an inch shorter.

Waist

Kilts (and trews) are high waisted garments. It is very important to remember that you might want to wear these with the traditional short cut highland jacket and vest. Evening doublets are always very shortcut and require a high waist on the kilt. Nothing looks sillier than an expanse of shirt between the kilt top and the jacket or waistcoat.

Measurements

Quite simply you cannot measure yourself. Have someone else measure you using a proper tailor's measuring tape. Don't try a ruler, steel measure or string. Once you have all the measurements do it all again and check that the results agree. Our kilts are made to your measurements - and we obviously cannot be held responsible if you get these wrong.

 Kilt measurement and selection

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Kilt length - If you have a kilt belt (or any other belt which is about 2  inch wide) then put this on over your shirt (without trousers) and place it so that the bottom of the belt is just above your hipbone.  Then measure from the top of this belt to the centre of the kneecap.  This is the basic length which you can adjust to you preference.  As stated above, it should be no longer, but could be up to an inch shorter.

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Waist - Remove the belt and measure the waist.  Take a firm measurement that is not quite tight.  This is your natural waist at its narrowest. The kilt straps allow for some adjustment and can accommodate a range of plus or minus one inch.  Please let us know if you are planning to lose weight and would rather the kilt was made to allow for weight loss rather than weight gain.  Braces (suspenders) are highly recommended for formal wear with a jacket.  This will keep the kilt at the correct height and avoid that unsightly shirt gap between jacket and kilt.

A kilt is worn higher than most trousers today and the waist size will not be the same as your trouser waistsize! 

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Paunch - This similar to your "waist measurement" but taken at the widest part of the lower abdomen. This is measured with two fingers inside the tape - when relaxed.  This is only necessary where this measurement is substantailly different to the hips - for those figures of more heroic proportions where extra cloth is required between the waist and hips.  P
Seat - This is the measurement around the widest part of the seat (all the way round the buttocks). The tape should not be too tight - you should be able to insert a couple of fingers under the tape. S
Drop -The vertical distance between the Waist measurement position and Seat  measurement position. This is clearly shown in the illustration. D
Please state your height (standing in socks)
This will help us to gauge your proportions.

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This will help us to gauge your proportions.

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