Me and My Kilt (Pictures)

[macwilkin]

Thread moved to "Show us your pics".

TJW

[mudd]

In my opinion, it is way too long. You may need to wear it like a traditional. You know, up to the bottom of your ribs. I think Kilts look best if you can see some knees.

The same thing happened to me when I got my UtiliKilt. I’m going to order the next size shorter when/if I get another.

Other than that, you look great.

[sorcererdale]

That is what I thought too, but ordered it how UK said to. I can't fix it nor get it shortened. I am disappointed. My black survival is that way too. No wonder more people call it a dress or skirt.

It is uncomfortabel now even wearing it as as high as I do. I just wish I had a chance to really try one on and get it fitted right.

DALE.

In my opinion, it is way too long. You may need to wear it like a traditional. You know, up to the bottom of your ribs. I think Kilts look best if you can see some knees.

The same thing happened to me when I got my UtiliKilt. I’m going to order the next size shorter when/if I get another.

Other than that, you look great.

[Blu (Ontario)]

Most Utilikilt photos I see show them completely covering the knees. It looks too long when compared to the traditional kilt length. But since these things aren't traditional, is this the way Utilikilts has conceived the design? Anyway, if these kilts have no selvedge, why can't they be shortened if you want? Have you asked a tailor look at it.? Just curious.

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Nice look, but I agree about the length. That being said, I think that UK's are intended to be worn lower. I would also order the next size shorter when I get another one. Luckily, I can wear it a little high and hit at the top to mid-knee, so it is not too bad.

You might see if they will work an exchange...

[Andrew Breecher]

I re-hemmed my first UK - you have to take out the bottom sewing-in of the pleats, rehem it, and then re-sew in the pleats. Not too difficult overall. For my second UK I requested it shorter than their instructions claim.

Andrew.

[Reggie]

Of course it's only personal preference, but I think a UK looks best with regular sock pushed down, and with some kind of boot, like high top trainers, or combat boots. I'm sure it could be hemmed up by someone who does alterations. The actual fit, like around the waist, looks pretty good to me.
Reggie