Just one idea-- I notice you are planning more than one kilt purchase.

Once you feel pretty good about your measurements, why not order a light weight synthetic kilt first - and see how it fits - before you order the nicer wool kilt for your wedding.

I too live many many miles from my nearest known kiltmaker - Steve in Victoria, BC that I know of. A bit of a hike just to be measured. I purchased an inexpensive kilt first, put it on, took some pictures and posted them here and then had a basic understanding of what was going on when I ordered my tank. Waist and seat measurements aren't too hard, it is getting the length right that made it worth the trouble.

I can say that at +10°F the difference between a 5 yard 13oz kilt and an 8 yard 16oz kilt is barely noticeable while standing still shoveling snow (both are warmish), and barely noticeable walking back up a freshly shoveled driveway, (both are brisk).


I like Anne's idea about a cotton base layer for hot weather, makes sense to me.

Best of luck.