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26th March 12, 03:17 AM
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It's hard to beat a USAK Casual as a first kilt. The velco doesn't really give much more fit tolerance than the straps, both give about 3" total. Talk to Rocky or his staff, and follow their directions on measurements, you will be fine.
Geoff Withnell
"My comrades, they did never yield, for courage knows no bounds."
No longer subject to reveille US Marine.
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26th March 12, 06:49 AM
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 Originally Posted by Geoff Withnell
It's hard to beat a USAK Casual as a first kilt. The velco doesn't really give much more fit tolerance than the straps, both give about 3" total. Talk to Rocky or his staff, and follow their directions on measurements, you will be fine.
The main benefit of the casual kilt is that if you lose weight, it's no big deal to move the velcro over, as I recently did with mine.
I've heard it's no big deal to take straps in on a kilt either, but as inept as I am with sewing I'd probably botch it.
Have fun and throw far. In that order, too. - o1d_dude
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26th March 12, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Joshua
I've heard it's no big deal to take straps in on a kilt either, but as inept as I am with sewing I'd probably botch it.
An inch is no big deal. Two or more IS a big deal. Moving the straps and/or buckles that far causes bunching of the pleats between the strap and buckle. The pleats no longer lay nicely.
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26th March 12, 10:54 AM
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I don't think the velcro is that big a benefit unless you are planning to loose or gain a lot of weight. A USA Kilts Semi-Traditional kilt will be made to your measurements, and I think it would be a better looking option if you want to dress it up at some point. It's easier to dress down a nicer kilt than dress up a more basic one.
Order of the Dandelion, The Houston Area Kilt Society, Bald Rabble in Kilts, Kilted Texas Rabble Rousers, The Flatcap Confederation, Kilted Playtron Group.
"If you’re going to talk the talk, you’ve got to walk the walk"
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26th March 12, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Zardoz
I It's easier to dress down a nicer kilt than dress up a more basic one.
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Check out the "1 kilt, 10 looks" sticky under General Kilt Talk. A Semi traditional from USA Kilts is ideal for casual or formal wear and everything in between.
Last edited by Mikilt; 26th March 12 at 11:15 AM.
Reason: added text
Originally Posted by Alan H
Some days you're the bat, some days you're the watermelon.
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26th March 12, 11:50 AM
#6
Much appreciation to all for the insight and advice, most helpful. I will check out the "1 kilt, 10 looks" thread per your recommendation Mikilt.
I am hitting a festival this weekend so I am going try and see if I can spot who is wearing what among the crowd kilt-wise...
As I have been window-shopping online for the last several weeks so it will be nice to actually see a few of the brands/types worn out and about.
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