Military kilt length question

[Moses]

OK... so just in case anybody is wondering (which I seriously doubt) I ordered the 26" long Black Watch kilt today. Hopefully it will end up being around 23" and not be too long or too short. They do have some in 25" length so I could get one shorter but not longer.

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please keep us posted - I am interested in how you like it

[macmanjim]

OK... so just in case anybody is wondering (which I seriously doubt) I ordered the 26" long Black Watch kilt today. Hopefully it will end up being around 23" and not be too long or too short. They do have some in 25" length so I could get one shorter but not longer.

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I've seen some there with 26" and 27", depending on the waist. Some people buy the MoD kilts off eBay, but I'd imagine the sizing is for skinny folk.

[tokareva]

OK, here it is ,26 " looks too long to me. The kilt is top of the kilt is higher than my ribs.,and hits at the bottom of the knee cap.P1030503_kindlephoto-853776.jpgI'm going to order one in 25", should be perfect. I have to use thee last holes to fasten this one though,should I risk going up an entire waist size from 36 to 38? It might be safer to stick with 36 and move the buckles a little if needed. The only real complaint is the rough edge of the bottom aprons.P1030508_kindlephoto-759332.jpgP1030504_kindlephoto-674864.jpgP1030509_kindlephoto-1614519.jpg
Edit: Looking at the pics ,the kilt does appear to be a little on the tight side.Maybe it would actually be safer to order the next size up and then move the buckles to make it tighter if needed,at least there would be plenty of material. I just don't want it to look baggy or
be sagging, opinions please.Thank you

[OC Richard]

Now going back to "the old days" one rarely sees photos of soldiers not wearing jackets.

When one does it shows kilts with very high waists:







I get the impression that solders' kilts were made from the entire width of fabric regardless of the wearer's height.

Keep in mind that the kilts back then usually didn't have straps and buckles, but were pinned in place.