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8th April 09, 02:16 PM
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Some questions before I decide
I've been thinking about getting a kilt for some time now. Multiple reasons really...comfort, curiosity, the attraction women have to them, etc. I am not absolutely sure of my roots, but I know they go back to England, Wales and possibly Scotland. This I am working on finding out so I can figure out what kind of tartan I should get. Please forgive the questions if they sound a little silly. I want to find out more before I decide to buy a kilt.
Now then, I am extremely tall. I stand 6'9" (206cm), weigh around 290 lbs (131kg). My legs are most of my height.
Am I too tall to be kilted? IOW, would it look very silly? Does one have to have hose? I have never really been able to find socks that would ever come to mid calf, let alone where hose needs to with a kilt. Would one have to dress the part all the time or just wear it how ever, when ever? I have always been a shorts and tee shirt guy. Is the drop measured from the hip bone or the navel? I have seen different styles and am not completely sure what the differences are.
I was thinking of getting the comfy kilt from Sport Kilts just to see if I like it or one from SWK. I'd rather know it's something I like before I go getting a nice one for a lot of money.
I did search but only found a few threads regarding really tall folks. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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