Thrifty Kilt

**Burly Brute** · 25th May 11, 04:04 PM

Greetings rabble!,

I am contemplating buyin a thrifty kilt from SWK, but I am wondering if it will look ridiculous. I am 6'4 and long waisted, will it suffice? I just can't afford a more expensive one at this time.

Thanks,

Zach

**Zardoz** · 25th May 11, 04:21 PM

All SWKs are 24 inces long. If that will reach from the top of your knee to at least your belly button, you'll be OK.

**Burly Brute** · 25th May 11, 04:23 PM

The kilt in my album pics is 25 1/2 in length, think I can pull it off?

**Zardoz** · 25th May 11, 04:28 PM

Hard to say, basically compaired to your regular kilt the SWK is gonna sit an inch and a half or so lower around your waist.

**Burly Brute** · 25th May 11, 04:36 PM

decisions decisions! Thanks guys!

**Matty Ross** · 25th May 11, 04:25 PM

For $29.95 (about 33.00 with Shipping) How con you go wrong?

**Woot22** · 25th May 11, 04:38 PM

I say put that money in a jar and start saving. You will have to wait but you would be 30 bucks closer to the goal of purchasing a nice kilt. I bought my first kilt in the Army and I was only an E-4. Rest assured I was not rolling in any dough so to speak. But I knew I wanted a kilt so I just started saving a few bucks every week. Before I knew I had about 50% of the total cost. Then I made the purchase knowing I would have at least another 2 months to save the rest to actually receive the kilt. That is the nice thing about having one made. You get plenty of time to save the rest of the cash needed to make the purchase. Just my two cents worth anyway. Why spend 30 dollars on something you really truly don't want but are looking at it simply as willing to settle for. I say wait and start saving dude.

**O'Callaghan** · 25th May 11, 06:01 PM

I have one and they are alright. I don't wear it out anymore because I do have some slightly better kilts (but still not very expensive ones), but no-one ever commented on it in a negative way.

I am also long in the body, and don't find it to be too short, but then my total height is a lot less. Measure where 24 inches will come on you, from your belly button downwards, and that should give you a rough idea.

**Burly Brute** · 26th May 11, 08:59 AM

Well, here are my reasons for getting one.

1. I need one before the end of June for my bachelor party.

2. I have another nice kilt, and will be getting a true tank for my wedding as a present from my soon-to-be wife. So I should be solid.

3. If my doctor ok's me to compete in the games, I will need something I don't mind getting a little trashed.

4. Jerry at SWK seemed really nice, and I would enjoy doing buisness with him!

Those are some new variables that may sway your opinions!

Thanks guys!

BB

**Kevin80222** · 26th May 11, 09:37 AM

Why not give it a shot? I have the same issue with height - 6'6", and after investing in some fine kilts that are 25.5" on the drop I've gone back to buying kilts in a 24" length. My reasoning is that at my height I feel better wearing my kilt a little lower - having it sit at my "jeans" waist and hit at the top of the knee seems to make me look not so "disproportionate" - so abnormally tall ;>)

I can't think of a better way to see if you might be comfortable with a shorter length than with this as an affordable test...

I will mention that when I invest in a tank I still go for the 25.5" length as these get more formal wear, but you've mentioned that you have a dressier kilt; if this is a casual option you might find that you like this drop, how it looks on you, and that wearing a kilt at the same waistline as your pants might be more comfortable when casual.

Good luck and let us know,
Kevin