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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). 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.