Big guys in kilts.

**claughmohr** · 2nd February 07, 11:14 PM

I am pretty good sized, myself, about 280 lbs or so. I work as a welder, so it isn't all fat. I am getting a new kilt as I lost too much and my old one is falling down and needs to be reworked. I have to say the best advertisment for a big guy in a kilt is Josh at Neokilts. Josh is a very big boy. Stands about 6'5" and weighs in at about 350-400 lbs and says that he is living proof that he can fit a kilt on anyone. I have seen Josh in pants and in his kilt and believe me, the kilt fits much better and is more comfortable. I have found that I much prefer to wear a kilt over pants and am now getting my second kilt. One that can be machine washed and air dryed. Looking forward to wearing it much more than I have been. The wearing of my woolen one can be a bit scary (MacDonald of Glencoe tartan). I hate to think of what I would do to myself, if I stained it.

**Dreadbelly** · 2nd February 07, 11:19 PM

Great first post.

**The Wizard of BC** · 2nd February 07, 11:28 PM

As a kiltmaker may I thank you guys for starting and posting on this thread.

I fit a lot of large men into kilts. I do my best to get the best fit and best look that I can. I don't always succeed but I do my best.

With threads like this, and more comments from men like yourselves, all kiltmakers will start to understand the problems unique to "Men of substance".

Again, thank you. And let's hear some more thoughts on how to look good in these things we call "The Noble Garment".

**Dreadbelly** · 2nd February 07, 11:34 PM

Homo-horribillis waiting on coffee brown kilt... Graaawaar.

**Gaisgeil** · 3rd February 07, 12:28 AM

I'm a bit of a large man myself at 6'0" 275 lbs. (though I'm trying to get that second number down). I've got a fair share of fat but alot of it is muscle mass, that's just how the men in my family are built; broad and solid. I've got to agree that I look much better in a kilt, the only thing I can think is all the vertical lines on a tartan combined with the vertical pleats may have something to do with it, plus since you typically wear a kilt higher it makes your waist appear higher and hence your legs appear longer.

One big thing for me (without getting too graphic) is in a kilt I am not so... constricted down below. In pants I literally have to do some very strategic personal arranging in order to get myself into pants every day.

Unfortunately, I live in an area where if I wore a kilt everyday, the comments and problems associated would be an every day problem. I once did a parade in downtown Detroit and was standing around beforehand when I was surrounded by a group of young urban gents (I use that term loosely) who were quite offensive and threatening to say the least, kind of put me off the idea of wearing one every day. I admire those of you who can and do.

One problem I often have in a kilt is because I'm wearing the kilt at my navel (I personally think kilts worn below the navel don't look quite right, no offense intended, just one bloke's opinion) my sporran often sort of gets hung up under my belly and causing some serious bunching between my belt and my sporran. The only thing I can do is keep my sporran chain so tight to keep it higher but that constricts the hanging effect at the top of the kilt. I wish I had a better option or could find some way to make this stop happening at least until I can get rid of this blasted beer gut I've developed.

**RockyR** · 3rd February 07, 07:16 AM

Originally Posted by Gaisgeil

One problem I often have in a kilt is because I'm wearing the kilt at my navel (I personally think kilts worn below the navel don't look quite right, no offense intended, just one bloke's opinion) my sporran often sort of gets hung up under my belly and causing some serious bunching between my belt and my sporran. The only thing I can do is keep my sporran chain so tight to keep it higher but that constricts the hanging effect at the top of the kilt. I wish I had a better option or could find some way to make this stop happening at least until I can get rid of this blasted beer gut I've developed.

Thanks cacunn, I was just going to point those out.

whether you get them from us or someone else, these are PERFECT for solving that problem.

The only NEW problem you'll have is if you keep a lot of heavy stuff in your sporran, your belt wants to slip down a bit, so you have to have it on tight.

I'm not trying to make a sale (or sound like a salesman), just trying to help big guys with the "front apron bunching" problem. Our AVERAGE customer is about a 44" waist (about 250 at 6') and we see this problem ALL the time.

**cacunn** · 3rd February 07, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by RockyR

Thanks cacunn, I was just going to point those out.

I'm not trying to make a sale (or sound like a salesman), just trying to help big guys with the "front apron bunching" problem. Our AVERAGE customer is about a 44" waist (about 250 at 6') and we see this problem ALL the time.

Rocky
This is one of the things that has impressed me the most about this forum. There are a lot of vendors of various kilt related product here, they ALL are willing to help the new guy (gal) and the old (read as more experienced) if they have a question. If they have something that helps they mention it, if they know of someone else that has it they mention it. The desire is to help. They realize that the more often kilts are seen the larger the market and they are a great group.

Chris

**Gaisgeil** · 3rd February 07, 11:51 AM

Thanks Rocky & Cacunn for the tip. I've seen those before and thought they were a bit goofy, well not really, just not quite as snazzy as the typical chain or strap but something has got to give and until I can lose the belly maybe this will do now that I think about it. Anything to be able to stop the constantly fiddling with my sporran chain all day to keep it where it should be.

**thescot** · 3rd February 07, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by RockyR

Thanks cacunn, I was just going to point those out.

whether you get them from us or someone else, these are PERFECT for solving that problem.. . .I'm not trying to make a sale (or sound like a salesman), just trying to help big guys with the "front apron bunching" problem. Our AVERAGE customer is about a 44" waist (about 250 at 6') and we see this problem ALL the time.

I don't care whether Rocky is makes a sale or not. But he's right. They make all the difference, so listen to him. Hell, buy the things from him tonight because you'll love them, and he's a nice guy. I'd buy a pair myself if I didn't already own some. There's nothing grosser than that big pouch caused by the sporran chain on a portly gentleman like myself.

Thanks for all you do here, Rock.

**freddie** · 8th March 07, 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by RockyR

Thanks cacunn, I was just going to point those out.

whether you get them from us or someone else, these are PERFECT for solving that problem.

The only NEW problem you'll have is if you keep a lot of heavy stuff in your sporran, your belt wants to slip down a bit, so you have to have it on tight.

I'm not trying to make a sale (or sound like a salesman), just trying to help big guys with the "front apron bunching" problem. Our AVERAGE customer is about a 44" waist (about 250 at 6') and we see this problem ALL the time.

Are these suitable for an ordinary sporran or do you need a special one ? Do they snap onto the 'D' rings on the wee leather strap that passes through the loop on the back of the sporran ? In the picture the ends of the straps seem too wide apart for this to be the case. I have a 'Craigie' sporran sling which seems the same but has a chain which passes through the loop on the back of the sporran and replaces the leather strap. However the sporran does hang a bit low (unless I slide the straps wider apart along the belt) and also a bit lop sided (that wee leather strap on the back keeps the sporran level)and your arrangement could be better for me.