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Size Guides · Kilts
Two measurements. That is all we need to build your kilt. This guide walks you through exactly how to take them correctly — because a kilt that fits properly is a kilt that actually gets worn.
Step by step
Your natural waist is measured at belly button level. This is where a kilt belt sits and where we take your waist measurement from.
Stand straight, breathe out naturally and wrap the tape measure around your body at this point. Do not pull the tape tight and do not leave it loose. It should sit comfortably flat against your skin.
Stand straight with your feet together. Starting from your natural waist (the same point as step one), measure straight down to the centre of your kneecap. This is your kilt length.
A properly fitted kilt should fall to the middle of the kneecap — not above it and not below it. This is the traditional and correct length for all styles of kilt.
Write both measurements down. You can provide them in inches or centimetres — we accept both. When placing your order you will be asked to enter your waist measurement and your kilt length in the product options.
We recommend taking each measurement twice to confirm. A one-centimetre error at this stage affects how the finished kilt sits, so it is worth the extra thirty seconds to double-check.
Use the size chart below to confirm your measurements fall within a standard range. If your measurements are outside the ranges listed, contact us before ordering and we will advise on the best approach for your build.
W = Waist measured at the belly button · Arrow = Kilt length (waist to mid-kneecap)
Size chart
| Size label | Waist (inches) | Waist (cm) | Hips (inches) | Hips (cm) | Standard length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 28 – 30" | 71 – 76 cm | 34 – 36" | 86 – 91 cm | 21 – 22" |
| S | 30 – 32" | 76 – 81 cm | 36 – 38" | 91 – 97 cm | 22 – 23" |
| M Most popular | 32 – 36" | 81 – 91 cm | 38 – 42" | 97 – 107 cm | 23 – 24" |
| L | 36 – 40" | 91 – 102 cm | 42 – 46" | 107 – 117 cm | 24 – 25" |
| XL | 40 – 44" | 102 – 112 cm | 46 – 50" | 117 – 127 cm | 24 – 26" |
| XXL | 44 – 48" | 112 – 122 cm | 50 – 54" | 127 – 137 cm | 25 – 26" |
| XXXL | 48 – 52" | 122 – 132 cm | 54 – 58" | 137 – 147 cm | 25 – 27" |
| 4XL+ | 52"+ | 132 cm+ | 58"+ | 147 cm+ | Contact us |
La longueur standard du kilt est au centre de la rotule. Votre mesure réelle de longueur remplace toujours la colonne de longueur standard ci-dessus.
| Size label | Waist (inches) | Waist (cm) | Hips (inches) | Hips (cm) | Standard length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS (UK 6–8) | 24 – 26" | 61 – 66 cm | 32 – 34" | 81 – 86 cm | 20 – 22" |
| S (UK 8–10) | 26 – 28" | 66 – 71 cm | 34 – 36" | 86 – 91 cm | 21 – 23" |
| M (UK 10–12) Most popular | 28 – 32" | 71 – 81 cm | 36 – 40" | 91 – 102 cm | 22 – 24" |
| L (UK 12–14) | 32 – 36" | 81 – 91 cm | 40 – 44" | 102 – 112 cm | 23 – 24" |
| XL (UK 14–16) | 36 – 40" | 91 – 102 cm | 44 – 48" | 112 – 122 cm | 23 – 25" |
| XXL (UK 16–18) | 40 – 44" | 102 – 112 cm | 48 – 52" | 122 – 132 cm | 24 – 25" |
| XXXL+ | 44"+ | 112 cm+ | 52"+ | 132 cm+ | Contact us |
Getting the length right
The correct length for a kilt is to the centre of the kneecap. Not above the knee, not below the knee. This is the traditional Scottish standard and it exists for a reason — it is the length at which a kilt moves and drapes properly.
Kilts that are too short look wrong immediately. They sit up when you walk and the apron panels do not hang correctly. Kilts that are too long are impractical and restrict movement.
Pleat options
When you order a kilt from us you can choose how the pleats at the back are set. This is a matter of personal preference and both styles are correct — they are just different traditions.
Box pleats fold outward from a central crease, creating a clean structured appearance at the back. The tartan pattern is visible on the outer face of each pleat.
This style is associated with military dress and is common in formal Highland dress contexts. It gives the kilt a crisper, more tailored look.
Knife pleats all fold in the same direction, typically to the left when worn. The pleats are set either to the sett (pattern) or to the stripe of the tartan.
This is the most common pleat style for traditional Scottish kilts and the one we default to unless you specify otherwise. It gives the kilt a flowing, natural movement when walking.
Unit conversion
Nous acceptons les mesures en pouces ou en centimètres. Utilisez ce tableau si vous devez convertir entre les deux.
| Inches | Centimètres |
|---|---|
| 24" | 61 cm |
| 26" | 66 cm |
| 28" | 71 cm |
| 30" | 76 cm |
| 32" | 81 cm |
| 34" | 86 cm |
| 36" | 91 cm |
| 38" | 97 cm |
| 40" | 102 cm |
| 42" | 107 cm |
| 44" | 112 cm |
| 46" | 117 cm |
| 48" | 122 cm |
| 50" | 127 cm |
| 52" | 132 cm |
| Inches | Centimètres |
|---|---|
| 18" | 46 cm |
| 19" | 48 cm |
| 20" | 51 cm |
| 21" | 53 cm |
| 22" | 56 cm |
| 23" | 58 cm |
| 24" | 61 cm |
| 25" | 63 cm |
| 26" | 66 cm |
| 27" | 69 cm |
| 28" | 71 cm |
| 29" | 74 cm |
| 30" | 76 cm |
Sizing questions
Other size guides
Vous avez vos mesures. Choisissez maintenant votre tartan et votre style. Chaque kilt est fabriqué selon vos mesures exactes.
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