Updated AK review

[solstice]

Well, it has been a short while since I bought my first kilt, an Amerikilt, I posted a review of it based on first impressions within a few days of receiving it. I feel that after a decent amount of time wearing this first kilt that I should perhaps compose another review to be compared against the last one.

I must say that I still greatly enjoy being kilted, although the Amerikilt needs a few alterations, which sadly I am unable to perform. Were I able to sew I would make these alterations in short order, but I've no idea where to start. The seat needs to be taken in by as much as 3 inches, and the waist needs to be taken in about an inch. The fabric has relaxed some and hangs nicely, although I still have to make war on the pleats when I get in my car, and hope they don't wrinkle too much on the trip.
Sadly, I have yet to take any pictures for your viewing pleasure, I have a few pics but the kilt wasn't given proper attention and I look rather sloppy as the few pics I do have were taken while I was out camping. If there is great demand for a picture I will post it but I hold no responsibility if you should go blind.
Yeah, that's about it. Enjoy.

[Riverkilt]

Not sure if it applies to you too, but I know for me, it seems I have to groove in my size with each kiltmaker.

We talk about the difference in measuring for a kilt from measuring for pants.

I've found I need to do that for each kiltmaker. Its a joy to be measured in person by a custom kiltmaker. Then they do the work.

When ordering a custom kilt on line its usually taken me some tweaking after the first kilt.

When ordering premade sized kilts on line (like UK or AK) I have to do the tweaking.

My mistake when I first ordered my AKs was to buy three at once. I out grew them all at once too, but they've moved to a good home.

I liked my AKs and still liked the one I have that fits the fatter me. When I bought them I'd thought they'd be only for hiking but was very pleased to see how well they worked for an office kilt too.

And, in my opinion, AK still has the best deal on plain kilt belts. Quality made belts for sure. I have four...outgrew the first two too...

Ron