Quote Originally Posted by Calico View Post
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For ME, it is too long (24.5"). I was measured from my real waist to the top of my knee, but because I have a short torso it looks like I have it up almost to my armpits. And my knees still don't show enough in my opinion (and my wife's).

I think it should be 2-3" shorter (and then worn slightly lower). That would make the buckle the midpoint between the bottom of the hem and the top of the shirt.

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So,
1: Should I specify a shorter length next time?
2: Do most of us wear our kilts too long (not show enough knee?)
I agree with what others have said and your kilt looks to be in order, from a traditional perspective. If you would prefer it to fit differently, that is your prerogative.

As for the "kilt in the armpits look," I sometimes feel that way too. But then I put on a vest and I'm good to go The straps need to sit on something, which is usually either the hip bones at your natural waist or the swell of your bottom at the pants waist. Seeing as the title of this thread specifically asks about trad length, I can't recommend wearing your kilt lower...

So to answer your questions,
1) You could get this kilt hemmed if you would like it shorter... why wait for next time?
2) Many people (outside this forum of course ) seem to wear their kilts too low and don't show enough knee. I believe this is often from erroneously wearing a traditional kilt at the pants waist.