USA Kilts Casual Kilt Measuring Instructions:
If you need assistance measuring, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT US: 610.935.3444 or Rocky@USAKilts.com.
Please remember these are CUSTOM garments and can not be returned in the case of mis-measurement.
"Jean's Waist"
"True Waist"
A. Waist Measurement
Make sure to use a good sewing tape measure. If you don't have a sewing tape measure, you can use a piece of "NON STRETCHY" rope or a belt to measure, mark it and then lay it flat on a tape measure to get the measurement.
USA Kilts Casuals can either be worn at the "Jeans Waist" or at the "True Waist" (just above your naval) like a traditional kilt. PICK ONE OF THOSE 2 SPOTS and measure yourself at that height. This is where the top of the kilt will sit. See above pictures for reference.
TIP: BIG guys with large bellies may want to wear their kilt around the naval as it gives a much more flattering appearance.
DO NOT SUCK IN YOUR STOMACH. You're not fooling anyone and you're only going to get a kilt that's too small. In the same token, do not push your stomach out. Just relax and stand "normal".
Match-up the front-end of the tape with the corresponding number that overlaps it.
If you're using "non stretchy rope" or a belt to measure, mark the spot where the rope / belt overlaps and lay it flat...measure that with a tape measure to get your waist size.
That's your true waist size for a kilt! Note... it will probably be 2 to 4 inches MORE than your pants size. This is common.
B. Hip Size
With that same tape measure, measure around the absolute largest part of your rear.
Take this measurement a little LOOSELY. You should be able to slide a finger between the tape measure and your body when you measure.
That's what we need for the hip number. In most cases, it's about 4-6 inches larger than the waist measurement.
C. Length measurement WITH assistance:
This step is easier to do if you have the help of a second person and if you can put on a pair of shorts.
Stand tall with your back straight. You're going to measure down the SIDE of your leg to your knee.Do NOT look down or bend over as this will change the length measurement. Just stand up straight and let the other person measure.
Put the "0" end of the tape measure at the top of where your kilt WILL BE (the same height you took your waist measurement from) on your side. Measure from that point down the side of your body to the middle of your knee.
The number on the tape that is right where the bottom edge of the kilt WILL be is the length.
The following are normal height / length measurements... if you get something very different, please call us for assistance:
If your height is 5'7" to 5'10": Length should be about 21" (Jeans Waist) or 23" (Naval)
If your height is 5'11" to 6'1": Length should be about 22" (Jeans Waist) or 24"(Naval)
If your height is 6'2" to 6'5": Length should be about 23" (Jeans Waist) or 25" (Naval)
If your height is 6'6" to 6'9": Length should be about 24" (Jeans Waist) or 26" (Naval)
C. Length measurement WITHOUT assistance:
Kneel on the floor with your back straight. You're going to measure down the SIDE of your leg to the floor.
From the top of where your kilt WILL BE (the same height you took your waist measurement from), measure down the side of your body to the floor down the side of your leg. It's easier to put the "0" end of the tape measure barely touching the floor and the numbered end at the top.
Mark the tape measure where you want the top of the kilt to sit (the same height you took your waist measurement from).
SUBTRACT 1" FROM THIS MEASUREMENT to have the kilt sit at the middle of the knee.
The following are normal height / length measurements... if you get something very different, please call us for assistance:
If your height is 5'7" to 5'10": Length should be about 21" (Jeans Waist) or 23" (Naval)
If your height is 5'11" to 6'1": Length should be about 22" (Jeans Waist) or 24"(Naval)
If your height is 6'2" to 6'5": Length should be about 23" (Jeans Waist) or 25" (Naval)
If your height is 6'6" to 6'9": Length should be about 24" (Jeans Waist) or 26" (Naval)
