Knee length- what is perfect?

**andycwb** · 1st August 13, 12:42 PM

Be careful following pictures as well - from normal 'standing up' camera angles, the kilt will appear lower on the knee than it actually is. If you look at my post here:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...-tartan-80357/

it looks like there's not much gap between the kilt and the hose, but in reality the kilt is at the top of the knee and the hose a good inch below.

**English Bloke** · 1st August 13, 12:59 PM

Mid knee for me... (or there abouts).

**midwestasian** · 1st August 13, 03:18 PM

Thanks for all the replies so far. It seems that the traditional kilt wearers like the top of knee to center of kneecap. The modern utility kilt wearers seem to prefer it a little lower. Please correct me if this assumption is wrong.

**adempsey10** · 1st August 13, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by English Bloke

Mid knee for me... (or there abouts).

Thumbs up to that look.

**guardsman** · 10th August 13, 03:50 PM

Nevermind the length, what about the RUGBURN !!! Tell us more , what you going to use your kilt for ?

**cryptoman** · 10th August 13, 05:18 PM

I usually take a towel and look, what is good for me. At 23" the hem almost touches the floor. The Elkommando kilt was at the top edge of the scala - shorter was for boys. I am 194cm tall, long legs, small torso. I guess ya see the whole knee.

**skruse** · 12th August 13, 10:05 AM

It is my understanding that if the kilt is to long (covers the knees), it indicates you are married. Kilt above the knees - unmarried. On top of the knee cap (just right) - keep 'em guessing. See:; Thompson, J. Charles (1989). So You're Going To Wear The Kilt (revised 3rd edition). Arlington VA: Heraldic Art.

**Jock Scot** · 13th August 13, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by skruse

It is my understanding that if the kilt is to long (covers the knees), it indicates you are married. Kilt above the knees - unmarried. On top of the knee cap (just right) - keep 'em guessing. See:; Thompson, J. Charles (1989). So You're Going To Wear The Kilt (revised 3rd edition). Arlington VA: Heraldic Art.

I have to ask, are you being serious? I am sorry to say that your information is leading you well astray. In fact, it is yet another prime example of nonsense beig passed off as fact. Sorry.

**English Bloke** · 13th August 13, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by adempsey10

Thumbs up to that look.

Cheers AD.

**creagdhubh** · 13th August 13, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by Grizzly

Somewhere between just above the top and middle of the knee would be considered the "norm" but you won't be arrested anywhere unless the kilt is round your ankles.

I agree. Here's a visual example of my preferred length, keeping in mind that the very top of my kilt sits about an inch above my navel: