Kilt Measurements
With the help of a friend it's easy to take your kilt measurements. Simply complete the form below and use it to enter your measurements against the online product you are ordering.
Length
The kilt length is a matter of some argument. Some say that it should touch the floor when kneeling down. This is WRONG! 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 to an inch and a half off the floor. If you are kneeling use a mirror - othewise as you bend forward the kilt will lower! .
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.
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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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- Remove the belt and measure the waist. Take a firm measurement that is
not quite tight.
This is your natural
waist - probably in the region of your belly button. 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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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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