Quote Originally Posted by RockyR View Post
It's really NOT that simple... the 1/3 thing is just a rough guide to make sure the person ordering the kilt is IN THE BALLPARK when it comes to their length. Again... do NOT use that rule to tell your kiltmaker your length... use their measuring instructions.
Aye Rocky, you are correct. It is a good reference check to the measurements given. I took my brothers measurements for a kilt. I guess I had a few because I mixed the hip dimension with the waist. I asked for a recheck and glad I did. Measure twice, cut once.