Terry, so you're saying it looks better to measure around the biggest part of your belly, i.e. On me that'd be my belly button. As for losing the weight, I'm trying but staying the same. Lol. USA kilts says on their website that it looks better. I'm interested in the classic PV they have and chose them because they can customize it. I'd be afraid to buy one of the one size fits all due to length. Another question, I did some y DNA testing and finally found the real last name of my father is Turner. Long story short, grandmother never was sure. Our last name that he was given is not Turner. Would I be able to wear Lamont tartan? If not, what generic (so to speak) tartans could I wear? If this is best for another topic let me know and I will place it there.