J. Higgins

**Ozark Ridge Rider** · 31st October 10, 05:57 PM

I ordered a modern Murray of Atholl last winter and it's great. So is everything else I ordered from them.

One small detail. I have worn a 38 suit coat for 40 years. It took a 40 waistcoat (which to my inexperience measures 38") to fit me perfectly.

My wife had them make a kilted skirt and was well pleased with it.

**kennethrmc** · 31st October 10, 08:06 PM

I bought a custom-made kilt from them last year and was (am) very pleased with the service, price, advice and quality. Nothing but satisfaction on my end.

**JerseyLawyer** · 1st November 10, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by Ozark Ridge Rider

One small detail. I have worn a 38 suit coat for 40 years. It took a 40 waistcoat (which to my inexperience measures 38") to fit me perfectly.

The finest of Scottish tailoring, I'm sure.

Unfortunately, most makers of kilt jackets don't take the pear or barrel shape into account, even in the larger sizes. Which isn't to say you are that shape, but I am the latter, and I had a terrible time finding an argyle that fit.

I have a Higgins kilt from the mid-90s, so my information isn't very timely, but I've been very happy with it. It was my band kilt, and until I save the pennies for a new clan kilt, is the one I wear.

**Pyper** · 1st November 10, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

Which is the exact opposite of my experience with Higgins; the kilt I ordered from in 1998 was of much better quality than the one I ordered in 2000. A friend of mine here in Springfield had a similar experience.

T.

Interesting. Are there specific differences you can explain? If there are, I'll look at mine again. It could just be I don't know what to look for. Or maybe the quality has varied over time?

Mainly I was looking at the pleating and the lining.

**macwilkin** · 1st November 10, 08:58 AM

Originally Posted by Pyper

Interesting. Are there specific differences you can explain? If there are, I'll look at mine again. It could just be I don't know what to look for. Or maybe the quality has varied over time?

Mainly I was looking at the pleating and the lining.

I've sold both of the kilts in question, so I can't really provide specifics. My best friend still has both of his kilts from Higgins, so I'll ask him if he can provide any.

T.

**BoldHighlander** · 3rd November 10, 01:29 AM

Never ordered a kilt from them, but the customer service on other items I have ordered from them was superb.

**ohiopiper** · 11th November 10, 10:32 PM

Good to hear mostly positive feedback, since I've just ordered an Argyll jacket from them. Their site says their jackets run small, so I ordered a size up from my normal. Hope that's enough.

**ohiopiper** · 16th November 10, 10:12 PM

Well, I wear a 46R and ordered a 48R. It showed up on my doorstep in four days and fits like it was made to measure. No complaints from this corner of the world. It looks very nice, too. Black argyll jacket with PC cuffs and silver buttons. Should do nicely for piping gigs and formal attire.

**Tony** · 17th November 10, 07:44 AM

Originally Posted by ohiopiper

Well, I wear a 46R and ordered a 48R. It showed up on my doorstep in four days and fits like it was made to measure. No complaints from this corner of the world. It looks very nice, too. Black argyll jacket with PC cuffs and silver buttons. Should do nicely for piping gigs and formal attire.

may I be the first to say Congratulations!

and also, pics or it didn't happen....

**beerbecue** · 23rd November 10, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by ohiopiper

Well, I wear a 46R and ordered a 48R. It showed up on my doorstep in four days and fits like it was made to measure. No complaints from this corner of the world. It looks very nice, too. Black argyll jacket with PC cuffs and silver buttons. Should do nicely for piping gigs and formal attire.

I was wondering about the sizing on these... have a 44 vest - snug, as it should be, but don't want an argyll to be that snug....