Stillwater Question

[turpin]

Jeez, these posts are all over the board. Maybe SWK should change its name to Goldilochs Kilts: too big, too small, just right. It'd be nice to get Sciouropterus' (sp?) perspectives.

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

First off, welcome to the addiction!

Now, I don't want to muddy the waters even further, but I think that the SWK site is pretty accurate in terms of explaining their sizing. I have 4 SWK's, a standard Nightstalker, a HW Shadow tartan, and a Weathered Lamont HW all in 40", and a solid green in a 42". Now I am curently a 42" waist, and probably was when I ordered the 3 smaller ones. I can wear all of these kilts, the smaller ones at the last hole, and the larger one at the tightest hole, or maybe one out. So it seems to me that the sizing is pretty consistent. Possibly others have different experiences based on where they are wearing them (SWK's only come in one lenght, so it can vary by the person), or people are not using a tailor's tape or possibly not being acurate in measuring.

Just my experience. If you are looking for something in a diferent material for more rugged use, a UK is probably the first option that comes to mind, but FK and RKilts both offer non-wool options.

[A Hay]

Thanks for all the advice...It appears that a 44" might be a safer bet....as I live in Beer-varia, Germany, the chances of me losing any girth are much much slimmer than my waistline will ever be again. But, I am NOT complaining.

I think I said that I intend to wear this future kilt for work. I work in the electronics store (PowerZone) at the local AAFES Exchange here. Although I care not a whit what folks may say about me wearing a kilt, the job does involve a lot of sitting, standing, kneeling, lifting, "floor exercise" and deep knee bends, so I do address the modesty issue. Not mine, of course, as I have no modesty and even less shame, but I wouldn't want to lose my job due to an unintentionally indiscreet moment.

I also have been pondering on the fabric issue in this job-related kilt. Should I go for a more durable, Utilikilt or other perhaps, canvassy fabric? Any thoughts on some of the other Kiltmakers?
Thanks, again.

Welcome to the Forum The Frumious B!
My wandering thru the PX for the past few months on Sundays in a Kilt has finally paid off!

As you can see from reading here, there is a type of kilt for most anyone's taste and situation. I'm sure you will be a big hit with everyone and give a lot of soldiers a chance to see what kilts look like. (Maybe in Camoflage?).

See you on Sunday,

Tom

[The Frumious B.]

fro the origianl Stillwater question.. I should probably switch my comments and questions to a more general forum....

and A Hay aka Tom, Thanks for the Welcome...yes, your kilted wandering has definitely awakened my Kilt envy...does that sound bad?

Anyway, I have considered a CamoKilt...but, honestly, as a non-veteran, I don't feel that I have the right to wear it....I would be more confortable in a tartan of the Royal Household....

Signing out of this Forum and into ????

[Pleater]

I wear a kilt of disruptive pattern material aka camo - but it is a three colour design - military DPM is - at least here in the UK, either 4 or 2 colours.