Observations from the weekend

[Larry124]

We all have our own version of things that make us wince.
Half the topics here have likes and dislikes, often quite firm.

Advice is a great thing. You can seek it. Or not. You can take it. Or not.
You can offer it. If asked.

If given the opportunity I advise folks: “Do some homework.” (X Marks is a good place for that!)
And then make an informed decision on your own preferences and style.

I don’t often see “too short”, but I’m amazed that in my limited experience, and even in photos from Highland Fair/Games and other events/outings, kilts very frequently fully cover the knees (and often feature high hose).

The high hose I can’t guess. Unless in cool/wet or cold weather.
Maybe some believe/teach that the higher you wear hose the dressier you look…?

For the long length I guess:

• An off-the-rack 24” length and the wearer isn’t tall enough for it, or,
• A made-to-measure length that “errs on the side of caution”, or,
• "Jeans waist” (hung at hips) has become such a lifelong habit that the length is left to fall wherever it may.
• Wearing the top at the navel or higher (and keeping it there) to control the length is easier said than done.

I’m lucky in being 6’ tall, and I almost always wear a wide belt, so stock 24” lengths do not cover my knees or “ride down”.
I also have AK’s and SK’s in the shorter length that I wear at jeans waist and that fall just at the top of my knees.
And a CC Economy that I ordered intentionally at 23” just because in summer I prefer a length slightly (slightly I say) above the knees.