Man Skirt

[Kirbstone]

Six Foot doesn't convert to two meters. Two meters is six foot six and a half!. Any guy that size would have others around him saying yes sir, no sir, three bags full, sir.
I'm six foot one, and about 24 and a half inches is required to reach my knees from my waist, so 24" for a 6 footer is about right.

Tom K.

[JRMILLER]

Tom,
And waist size is?

[phathack]

Tom,
And waist size is?

Waist was = 54
Height = 6' 4"
Kilt Length is about 24"

I have lost bout 30lbs since I last measured, I'm down to a US 42 from a US 48.

[JRMILLER]

Here's another nice design, it is too short for most of us, but the design is nice. Columbia could make basically the same design for guys, all they would need to do is make it longer and offer larger waist sizes....

http://www.amazon.com/Columbia-Womens-B ... 882&sr=8-5

Then, there's this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Woman-Within-Carg ... 21&sr=8-22

[TomH]

Good finds -John.

Those are styles I wear and they work good for the normal stuff I carry and the way I like to look. Or maybe the way I'm used to being. Just in the last few years only one leg hole has become the norm and more comfortable. I've spent a lot of time looking in thrift stores for them to gather my small collection. My wife thinks, 'not so small' because I take up more storage space than before. One drawer and a couple hangers for this guy is ancient history in our house. More colors suit my feelings at times.

Tom

[Kirbstone]

Waist size?
I'm afraid I'm a relative sylph at 33", so I'll take size 34 trews + a belt. My kilts are made for me that size. My avatar kilt is an off-the-peg 33" X 21".

Tom K.

[Nolyn]

I think some women would look okay in it, but you're right, that's the kind of masculine looking skirt I'm looking for!

[bobo]

I bought one of the Carhartt skirts. My waist is 34, maybe 35 in. for reference, I've worn 34 in waist jeans for decades. I got a size 12 based on the fact that the skirt is meant to be worn below waist, and on the hip size. The 12 is a hair tight, I will likely get another colour in size 14, but fear it may be too loose.

It's a very suitable guy skirt in my opinion. The length is quite good for me, i wear 33 or 34 inseam pants. The weakest feature is that the upper front pockets could be a bit deeper, but I think the design limited it. The back pockets could be a bit larger in all dimensions, but will fit a wallet if not huge. The lower pockets are reasonable and useful.
Material is surprisingly soft, and the quality of construction is quite good, lined waist and good stout buttons, spares of which are included in a bag. I think it would be better with a hair of spandex in it, but there you are. It is quite straight in shape, a hair tighter than I'd like for climbing, etc. it has a slit/vent in middle rear.
Overall, I rate it an excellent man's skirt. I'd recommend it to anyone who is okay with above the knee lengths.
Sorry, no pics.

[Uncle Al]

Check out THIS ONE on Amazon.com

It does come in larger sizes, and looks like it would work quite well for guys

ALSO look at this site for PLUS SIZE skirts. This site has many options which
would/could work for guys who, like me, need larger sizes.

Uncle Al

[azhiker]

I love it, the length is perfect and i wear a size 6 so i think it would be good for me. thanks and i will check into this.

[Kirbstone]

Without great outside flapping pockets, which I hate, this item from Mountain Hardware looks to be about as manly as a skirt can get.
The fly buttons on the male side and the hip pockets seem to be large enough for male hands. Colours are 'titanium' shown, also khaki and brown. Length is 20", which while decent, some might find a tad short.

Mountain Hardware La Strada L 20.jpg

Price is US$ 48.00

Tom K.

[r.m.anderson]

As for color and being manly I am OK with that.
As to being "a tad short" - I would comment a tad too loong !
As illustrated it appears to be worn off the hip (low waist).
Classified as a 'Mountain Skirt' that is OK but for serious hiking this skirt would be
a hinderance to free movement over uneven terrain.
Of course a lot of clothing is labeled for use in a function that is in name only.
Just not enough room in the 'A' frame for that all important ease of movement.
If worn in the urban envionment where one is only climbing over curbs and taking single
steps then it should be just fine.

"Kilted-Short-And-I-Like-It-That-Way"
rma

[azhiker]

rma,

how short do you go on your kilts?

Scott

[phathack]

rma,

how short do you go on your kilts?

Scott

I always go with the traditional knee length Kilt.
I have two kilts, one in a family tartan and and a black tux kilt.

In skirts most are mid thigh to mid calf with one that reaches the floor and a few that are way to short for decency.

[r.m.anderson]

azhiker:

For formal or evening business wear I have a dozen or so of the standard 23-24 inch hem length kilts worn properly with the kilt hose;
flashes; tux shirt and Crail or PC jacket & vest. These kilts are worn at the (navel) waist.
Sporran is optional as is the belt. The PC jacket has inside pockets more than enough for me.
I have some shorter kilts in the 16; 18 and 19 inch length for all around casual wear.
These are worn at or just below the waist.
Also several kilted skirts in about the same hem length; more light weight summer wear type clothing.
These may be worn at the waist or however the elastic waist band permits but definitely higher than the hips.
And several of my favorite skirt(s) the skort - these in the 14 to 16 inch hem length.
What I like best about the skort is the compression shorties (underwear) that keeps everything naughty very nicely.
No undue exposure no matter how upended I may get.
Lastly for the beach a black skirted speedo.

For tops a simple "T" shirt or polo shirt works for casual events - sweat shirt when the weather gets cooler (winter).
Cable knit kilt sox for formal wear; ankle or calf length soccer type sox works otherwise.
Low quarter shoes for formal and boots or athletic (sneakers) for casual.

A small belted fanny (bum) bag for the necessities.

Nothing complicated here - the tux shirt with the buttons and bow tie is the only problem in dressing quickly.

Summing it up nothing I wear is below the knee in length. For the most part mid-thigh is the norm. Bending over and
sitting I still observe the protocol of squatting and crossing or keeping the legs together.

With winter getting near a change in the wardrobe to the longer length kilts is in order.
Unless there is a windchill factor wearing standard length kilts in the winter is really not a problem.
Think acclimation. Even then sometimes I wear US tights (not pantyhose) if I am going to be out in the weather for a spell.

"Skorted-At-The-Moment---Kilted-Later"
rma