Kilt length

[Skirt82]

Hi all.
I am going to be purchasing my first kilt here very soon.
It is going to be a black "New Standard" UK.
I know what the average length of a kilt is.
However, are there any exceptions to sporting a UK well below the knees?
I am going to get one regardless. I am just a fan of long skirts as it is.
Thanks.

[couyalair]

... my first kilt...
It is going to be a black "New Standard" UK.

Being an awkward bugger, I would not call an American Utilikilt a kilt -- whatever their publicity may say.

I know what the average length of a kilt is.

Average lenght has no meaning, since we all have different length legs and bodies, and in recent years some men have taken to wearing their skirts well below their waists, while traditionally a kilt was worn above the waist.

are there any exceptions to sporting a UK well below the knees?

In all the photos I've even seen of UKs, they dangle well below the knees, and look bulky, heavy and uncomfortable.

I am going to get one regardless. I am just a fan of long skirts as it is.

That is settled then.

When there are so many elegant skirts and kilt available, not necessarily more expensive then UKs, I have never understood why UKs have become so popular. I find them quite unattractive. Just shows the power of astute marketing and advertizing, I suppose.

The only thing I can say in their favour is that they have definitely put the idea of skirts for men before the public eye, in a way that no other producer has. And that's great!

Martin

[Taj]

Its a matter of personal preference. I saw the New Standard advertised in three lengths on the UK web site. On me, at 5'11", the 21.5" hem sits at the top of my knee cap. I prefer that length over the longer ones in warm weather. The long extends a bit below my knees on my workman, which is fine in the cool seasons. My legs and body work with any length pretty well. Your length is something you'll probably need to experiment with.

[Skirt82]

I understand that the length will depend on my height and all.
I was just wondering if it would appear odd to wear a UK that goes down to my shins, for example.
I appreciate the input so far.
Thanks.

[janrok]

Skirt82,

Why don't you simply measure from your belly button down to the desired length and order the corresponding UK size?

Jan.

[Skirt82]

I'm going to have my wife help me measure with
her clothing measure tape, go to the store in Seattle
and have them double check the measurements and
go from there.
I should've rephrased the the title to something like,
"Does anyone sport a UK well below the knees?"
That's pretty much my error.

[kiwi_bloke]

I got my utilikilt about a month ago. Mine sits around 2inches below my knees, 24.5 inch length. Have had comments that it looks to long. I really like the extra length and I mainly wear denim skirts at ankle length, have been considering getting a utilikilt at 26 inch in length.

[skirtingtoday]

My longest "skirt" is a kilt which is 24" long. For me, this comes to just about the top of the kneecap. I would not consider any kilt longer than that (but would like to have a shorter one!) but then that is just my personal taste and preference.

[RichardA]

Your kilt your body wear it how you like

[Skirt82]

Thank you all.
It is really amazing the different preferences and tastes here on the forum.
I am going to see and get measured at the store and
probably go an inch or inch and a half lower.
Or I might then think that is too long.
Thanks.

[Since1982]

I think some ppl just pick out one subject and post a lot in the same categories starting over and over and over again to be the center of attention, whatever flops their mop is OK with me..

[r.m.anderson]

So ya wanta to wear the kilt do ye ?
Going by the good kilt book the proper length is from your navel to your knee when kneeling on the floor (ground).
This should be just around 24 inches for a 6 foot tall bloke.
Now what is NOT mentioned in the previous posts - throw the good rule kilt book away !
Wear your kilt at the length that you feel most comfortable unless you plan on joining a Pipe & Drum Corps then
uniformity will be norm.
So pay no attention to that man behind the curtin "The Great Wizard of Oz" go out and sport the kilt of the length that is you !

rma

[mcpacker]

I had some issues with proper kilt length. I initially was getting indirect advice from the hardcore kilt dudes. I did as they said and wore the top of my kilt 3 inches above my navel(which I think looks ridiculous on me.) Then I had a moment of clarity and remembered I just wanted to wear the kilt casually and I have no interest in wearing the full formal kilt kit. In my eyes a kilt is just another piece of clothing. Tartans are nothing but colors in a pattern.

Rules and regulations only apply to uniforms. A kilt is not an uniform. Life would be pretty boring if everyone went about things in the same way.

Besides long skirts look awesome!

[GerdG]

In all the photos I've even seen of UKs, they dangle well below the knees, and look bulky, heavy and uncomfortable.

Not mine. I have ordered my Utilikilts shorter to be sure the hem is well above the knee cap. They are really great skirts to my opinion.

[couyalair]

And, Greg, whereas many men seem to wear them low on their hips, so they cover more leg, you wear yours at your waist, and it looks quite smart.
Perhaps you also take more care of your skirts than some others.

Martin