Received an item that doesn't fit or is not suitable? No problem, our exchanges and returns policies are designed to make that as easy as possible. Regards Your Tailor at Scottish Kit Shop. If it feels like something isn’t right, or if you have any questions, please let me know. Measure twice, then measure a third time to be sure. Remember, these measurements are important and need to be accurate. Okay, stand nice and straight and have your Trusty Assistant measure down your side from where you took your waist measurement to the spot on your knee where you want the hem of your kilt to fall. In the photos above, my kilt is right about mid-knee because that’s how I roll. If you’re not one for rules and like your kilt to ride low on your hips then you might like to have it at the bottom of your knee. If you like a very traditional look then you’ll want to have your kilt at the top of your knee. Kilt Length – Green LineĪ kilt is worn roughly at the knee. The pleats will be sewn down along the fell, which is part of what gives a kilt it’s unique swish and swing when you move. Run the tape from where you measured your waist to where you measured your hip. The bit that touches the wall first is where you want your Trusty Assistant to measure. How do you know where the widest part is? Stand with your back to a wall and slowly back up. Measure loosely around the widest part of your backside. Stand straight and let things fall where they may.
It’s much more flattering than having the waistband under your stomach, and the front of the kilt will hang nicely.Īlrighty then! Take your measuring tape and run it around yourself where you want the top of your kilt to sit. Having said that, if you’re a Gentleman of Substance I generally suggest wearing your kilt higher up. It’s up to you and what you find most comfortable. You can also wear your kilt lower, closer to the hips like your jeans or shorts. You can wear it up at your natural waist, which is a wee bit above your belly button, and higher than guys tend to wear their pants nowadays.
Okay, here we go! Please check the videoīlue Line Decide where you’d like to wear your kilt. If you send us your jeans waist size your kilt won’t fit and you’ll be a sad panda. I wear a 34 in Levis but my kilts range from 36-39 inches, depending on where I wear it.
Don’t use a metal tape measure! You also want a Trusty Assistant to help.Īlso, and this is super important, do not use your pants measurements! They are lying to you about your waist size and can not be trusted. You’ll need a tailor’s measuring tape, which you can get at any sewing or craft store if you don’t already have one.
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It’s very important to know how to measure your Kilt size before buying a Kilt, Fortunately it’s super easy to do, and we only need four measurements.
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