For our Semi Trad, measure your waist at the TOP of where you'd like the kilt to sit. Generally, this is about 1 to 2 inches above your naval.

For the hips, measure around the widest part of your butt. This measurement can be a little loose as your hips expand a little bit when you sit.

For the length... this one's a bit tricky and it's BETTER to have a second person measure you, but not necessary. If you have someone to help: Stand up straight with a pair of shorts on. Have them meausre down the SIDE of your body (your hips tilt forward and the side of the body the the "average" of the front and back). The TOP of the tape measure should be at the same level where you measured your waist from (1 - 2" above naval). Measure from that point to the middle (or top if you prefer) of the knee. That's the LENGTH measurement.

If you're on your own, it's still possible. Kneel down on BOTH knees. Down the side of your body, put the "0" end of the tape measure on the floor (JUST touching). Measure up the side of your body to the spot where you measured your waist measurement. Mark it with your finger on the tape measure and pull it up and read it. If you'd like the kilt to fall at the TOP of the knee, subtract an inch from this measurement.

As a "dummy guide", here are average heights and lengths...

6' - 24" length
5'9" - 23" Length
6'3"- 25" Length

Basically, the OVERALL length of a Semi Traditional, 5 yard wool, or Premier kilt should be 1/3 of your body height... If you're 6' tall (72"), divide it by 3 and you get your kilt length if you are of "average proportions".

If you're STILL having problems, give us (or the other kiltmaker for another kilt) a call and we'd be happy to walk you through the process!

Hope this helps!