Question for Barb, or any of the other fine kilt makers here

**bubba** · 13th December 05, 04:24 PM

Straps and buckles can be moved a bit to snug up the loose kilts.

**yoippari** · 13th December 05, 07:48 PM

My problem was worse. I measured at 37.5 so I ordered a 38. I didn't realise that the kilt should be worn tighter than what I measured and that since that is the tightest hole I had no room to tighten it up. I can alter it by moving the straps and buckles around but for now I have just kept it on with a belt and overlapping the aprons more than they are supposed to. For me a 38 heavy weight would probably fit but a standard ('05 standard) is too big.

Depending on how you measured (squeezed the measuring tape a little or kept it just at what your gut sits at) I would go for the smaller one.

**KiltedCodeWarrior** · 13th December 05, 08:22 PM

Jer, I would go for the smaller one, assuming that the 45 is a tru measurement. No, I don't mean that you are fudging, just is the 45 with the tape measure snug like you would wear the kilt or just touching your body and in a way that would cause the kilt to fall off if wirn similarly?

I would encourage the smaller size. I have yet to get a kilt too small (well, actually I have but thats another story), but my Scottish National is a 42", with me being a 41" waist (and maybe closing on 40") and it is too large. Even on the smallest strap setting, I need to wear a belt. I plan on moving the straps when I am off over the holidays because I really love the tartan.

Hope this helps.

**GlassMan** · 13th December 05, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by yoippari

My problem was worse. I measured at 37.5 so I ordered a 38. I didn't realise that the kilt should be worn tighter than what I measured and that since that is the tightest hole I had no room to tighten it up. I can alter it by moving the straps and buckles around but for now I have just kept it on with a belt and overlapping the aprons more than they are supposed to. For me a 38 heavy weight would probably fit but a standard ('05 standard) is too big.

You were just subconsciously adding in the amount of weight you'll gain over the holiday season!

**switchblade5984** · 14th December 05, 12:22 AM

i would say if you are a 45 go for the 44 due to the fact the straps alow for a 1.5 inch expansion but remember it is hard to make a small kilt bigger than a big kilt smaller.....

**Ranald** · 14th December 05, 02:49 AM

My problem is similar only My waist is smaller, but I decided to go that one inch larger and move the straps.
I think Barb T says that you can make a kilt smaller but not larger, that being said this was my reasoning behind a larger size.
Good luck with your next kilt.

**Jimmy Carbomb** · 14th December 05, 05:29 AM

Stillwater Kilts are sized with the buckles closed completely. There's a couple inches of "play" to work with in the waist size. If you order the larger one, you won't be able to wear it unless you tuck-in a couple sweaters. Go for the smaller and wear the straps in the second or third notch.

Rememeber that there are straps on the right AND left side. You can let-out the right side and wear the left one in a different notch-spot. The under apron will take-up the minimal slack, and you'll be able to adjust the sizing to a wonderful fit.

NOTE: ALWAYS remember that the "hip buckle" (lower one on the right) is NOT worn tightly. Leave it loose so that you don't tug on the aprons. By wearing them tightly, it only curls the under apron... makes the kilt bunch-up... and makes it feel very ill-fitted. This goes for all three-buckle kilts.