I would like to thank everyone for your kind comments. I was afraid I would be criticized for choosing to wear my Kilts at the hips. It is certainly true we all have different body types. I am a large person but definitely not too big, in fact dressed as Santa Claus I am often told I am a skinny Santa. I received my second Stillwater Kilt in the mail today. As a Wood Badger (Boy Scouts) I now own two McLaren tartan Kilts. The other kilts I wish to have (Clan Ross and Clan Claus) will cost much more. Until then I will just enjoy my McLaren Kilts worn on my Hips. Has anyone had experence hemming these stillwater kilts?