celtic croft great kilt advise

[hoosier8]

really? I thought since they are all the same width of fabric (58-60 inches) the amount of top half material would be irrelevant. Sure there is more length (or width on the waist) but its all held up in the back right? I wish I could try these on before buying....

A great kilt will have a lot of material above the belt. You can tuck it in for pockets, wear it over your shoulders for warmth and if you are short enough, wear it over your head (I am not short enough). It will give you a big butt. You can also tuck it in for pockets and wear it over one shoulder and pin it. I don't know what a 'kit' consists of but you can just get the yardage and a belt and pin and make your own.

[corbmonster]

Ok, so to re-phrase the question and get back on point: to those that have a great kilt (or have worn them for a day) what size do you recommend? 4, or 5 yard? I already have your opinion pleated, and thank you for your $0.02 It is appreciated.

[hoosier8]

Ok, so to re-phrase the question and get back on point: to those that have a great kilt (or have worn them for a day) what size do you recommend? 4, or 5 yard? I already have your opinion pleated, and thank you for your $0.02 It is appreciated.

The longer length is for larger waists. I have a 36 inch waist and could easily use a 4 or 4.5 yard kilt. I bought 5 yards because I had the same questions. Since the ends are un-pleated, about a yard, the rest is what ends up pleated. If you get 4 yards that means about 3 yards pleated, probably plenty.

[Elizabeth]

Their sizing information;
Sizing:
A 4 yard kilt will fit up to about a 34 inch waist, a 5 yard kilt will fit up to about a 44 inch waist, and a 6 yard kilt will fit up to about a 50 inch waist. If you are larger than this please contact us for pricing on larger kilts. Also, If your waist size is close to one of these limits, consider the next size larger if you want deeper pleats or pleats closer together. For example:
If you have a 34 inch waist, a 4 yd greatkilt will have pleats 1.5 - 2 inches wide and 3-4 inches deep. A 5 yd greatkilt will have pleats approximately 1 inch wide and 3-4 inches deep or 1.5 - 2 inches wide and 6-8 inches deep. In this example a 6 yd greatkilt would be overkill with a 34 inch waist, but it would have pleats about 1 inch wide and 6-8 inches deep.
4 yds (fits up to a 34in waist)
5 yds (fits up to a 44in waist)
6 yds (fits up to a 50in waist)

With that information it would very much depend on what look you want and if you intend (tho it often happens unintentionally) to "grow". I personally would probably go with the 5 yard.

[corbmonster]

Their sizing information;
Sizing:
A 4 yard kilt will fit up to about a 34 inch waist, a 5 yard kilt will fit up to about a 44 inch waist, and a 6 yard kilt will fit up to about a 50 inch waist. If you are larger than this please contact us for pricing on larger kilts. Also, If your waist size is close to one of these limits, consider the next size larger if you want deeper pleats or pleats closer together. For example:
If you have a 34 inch waist, a 4 yd greatkilt will have pleats 1.5 - 2 inches wide and 3-4 inches deep. A 5 yd greatkilt will have pleats approximately 1 inch wide and 3-4 inches deep or 1.5 - 2 inches wide and 6-8 inches deep. In this example a 6 yd greatkilt would be overkill with a 34 inch waist, but it would have pleats about 1 inch wide and 6-8 inches deep.
4 yds (fits up to a 34in waist)
5 yds (fits up to a 44in waist)
6 yds (fits up to a 50in waist)

With that information it would very much depend on what look you want and if you intend (tho it often happens unintentionally) to "grow". I personally would probably go with the 5 yard.

Thank you for your info on the pleating sizes Elizabeth. I knew about their recommendation. I was just wanting some more feedback from others who have had great kilts in about my size and thought 4 yards wasn't enough, or 5 yards was too much. The videos I'v seen: everyone says 4-5 yards. I'll call the shop, but i'm thinking I'll go with the 5 yard. If it's too much, I could cut some off and use that to have a sash for my non-great kilt (I know there is a specific name, but it escapes me right now).

[Sir Didymous]

I have a very heavy weight (not sure on the specific ounce/yard) great kilt that is 4.5yds. At a 46in. waist, I find it to be more than adequate in terms of length. My pleats are not sewn as I use it for reenactments; there is a drawstring though. It saves time, effort, and space when pleating. Also, the smaller yardage does cut back on the bulk up top. The width is the same as with lesser yardages, but that length puts more bulk to contend with.

[corbmonster]

I have a very heavy weight (not sure on the specific ounce/yard) great kilt that is 4.5yds. At a 46in. waist, I find it to be more than adequate in terms of length. My pleats are not sewn as I use it for reenactments; there is a drawstring though. It saves time, effort, and space when pleating. Also, the smaller yardage does cut back on the bulk up top. The width is the same as with lesser yardages, but that length puts more bulk to contend with.

Thanks Didymous. Would you say your kilt is plenty enough to wrap yourself up in as a cloak? As if it were a cold day? I'm also curious: is your kilt fringed on either / both ends?