*Note: Kilt length goes to the top of the kneecap (in contemporary style) or to the center of the kneecap (for old style.) Both are acceptable.
D
Measure Kilt Length by kneeling on the floor and measuring from your navel to the floor. It is better to have someone else do it. If you look down, it can change the measurement. (If you like your kilt at the center of your knee, add one inch to the above.)
B
A
D
C
B
ATake Chest measurement over your shirt for a Jacket.
TakeWaistmeasurement -
around your natural waist over your shirt.
Take Sleeve measurementover your Jacket from the Center of your Back to the Nape of your Wrist.
Take Full BackLength -
measurement from your collar seam to your waist.
D
C
C
B
TakeHipmeasurement - C
at the center -- the largest measure --
of your hips over your shirt.
C
B
If you don't know your hat size - E
measure your head in inches or centimeters.
Use a cloth tape.
E
E
Measuring Kilts
with hats thrown in.
Measuring Jackets
A
B
D
Takewaistmeasurement -A
over your hip bone and below your rib cage for a Skirt.
Skirt length depends upon style and your desire.
D
Measure Skirt length from waist to length preferred.
B
B
TakeHipmeasurement -C
at the center of you hips.
C
If you don't know your hat size -E
measure your head in inches or centimeters.
E
E
Measuring Skirts
O
O
O
.
.
.
For best results, have someone else measure for you -- that way you won't be bending over to read the tape.
For best results, have someone else measure for you -- that way you won't be bending over to read the tape.
For best results, have someone else measure for you -- that way you won't be bending over to read the tape.
NOTE: For Casual Kilts you may want to subtract 1" to 2" from the length to eliminate the 2" rise on normal kilts.
