Is this too long?

**Jock Scot** · 2nd July 09, 09:09 AM

I think that the camera angle may not help, but the kilt looks as though it could go up a tad. Mid knee, I think, is the lowest that you really ought to go to and a tad higher than that would be even better. Raise the whole kilt, put on a pullover to cover the top of the kilt(so it does not draw your eyes away from the bottom) and see how it looks.

**thescot** · 2nd July 09, 09:19 AM

If you can't see most of the kneecap, I think it's too long.

**Kilted Craanen** · 2nd July 09, 09:26 AM

Drop may be considered too long by some. I think it's fine for daywear (and formal wear) as it looks just more....well....better! in my opinion if its a little over the knee.

I mean...we don't follow rules for pants either do we ? -.-'

Daniel

**kiltedsawyer** · 2nd July 09, 10:16 AM

Pull it up Man, Pull it up! You'll probably find it more comfortable a little higher, it looks like your hips are slightly larger than your waist. Pulling it up should give you a little more room where you need it. It's still a great looking kilt!
Respectfully,
David

**Fit2BKilted** · 2nd July 09, 01:18 PM

My guess is that you're wearing the kilt an inch or so too low; but, I expect that the length is alright. AFAIK, there should be kilt material show above the top of your belt if it's positioned correctly---but don't take my word for it...

**McFarkus** · 2nd July 09, 02:02 PM

I agree that the camera angle makes it uncertain. I try to wear my kilt just at the top of my knee. It's true, as stated above, that the belt loops on a traditional kilt are for the sporran belt not the kilt belt. Opinions vary, some say, based on military tradition, the kilt should be an inch or two above the knee. Others say, no longer than mid-knee. I prefer to split the difference. (But remember, there are no kilt police - at our highland games a couple of weeks ago, there were some wearing the kilt at mid-calf!!!!)

BTW, I love the Xmarks tartan. Did you have it pleated to the sett or the stripe?

**Dr Mac** · 2nd July 09, 04:31 PM

With the camera angle, it would seem a bit too long, but that's my "take." I wear mine to the top of my knee. If you are wearing the top of the kilt across your naval, then it's a bit long; if not, then simply pulling it up a bit will solve the issue. Beautiful tartan, btw.