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[Mike n NC]

Tiran, Matt is right, it may take a little getting used to but after a couple of wearings the higher waist seems comfortable and natural. I have a stillwater heavy weight and without running to put in on or measure it, judging from the way it fits me, the 24" kilt that Jerry sells includes the 2" rise above the waist. I actually have to let it down a bit to hit the tops of my knees. Like I said, without measureing, I'm guessing the kilt is 22" with a two inch rise, making it 24" total length.

Jerry goes on to say on his site that they can easily be altered using a machine sewn blind stitch if you need it shorter. I would reccomend having it done by a professional if you aren't handy with a sewing machine, just to make sure the hem is straight.

I own several kilts that have a 2" rise and find them every bit as comfortable as the lower riding casual style. Just took a little getting used to.

Mike

[James]

Thanks to the natural shrinkage of age-me that it not the kilt, a hillwalker I'd had for many years felt to me-though not obvious to others, a bit too long.

Hector Russell shortened it for me-resulting in a hem!

I, after the first wearing forgot all about it, and no one has ever commented.

So if necessary I do not think a hem is any real disadvantage.

James

[bubba]

In the case of Stillwater kilts, if you're getting the standard, the fabric is light enough that hemming is no problem at all. Even a 13 oz wool can be hemmed without looking odd, but heavier than that there'll be too much bulk in the hem.

[Dreadbelly]

Stillwater does have a rise. It was made to sit high like a traditional. The kilt has about a 21 to 22 inch drop, which is for normal people. That's 22 inches directly from the hip.

Stillwater Heavy is a darn good kilt for the money. Hard to go wrong.

BTW, I am 5 foot 5 and the 24 inch Stillwater fits me just fine.

[Raphael]

Stillwater Kilts can be hemmed.

[Tiran]

It is now a moot point. I just bought a wool blackwatch for 150 $C at a local scottish shop. The 24" was ok but the 23" was better. It was a steal, and the service was wonderful, the only negative was that the only choices were blackwatch and royal stewart. Thanks for the comments though, now I know for next time, although next time will probably be a Bear.

[Mike n NC]

Then I guess congratulations are in order on the new kilt!!

Mike

[jjoseph]

Stillwater does have a rise. It was made to sit high like a traditional. The kilt has about a 21 to 22 inch drop, which is for normal people. That's 22 inches directly from the hip.

I know the point is now moot, because he ordered a different kilt, but the Stillwater I ordered was the reg. length and unless I wear it HIGHER than my waist (yup, know where my waist is), it breaks at the bottom of my knees. I'll order an inch short in future w/ them. -- but I really do like their kilt.