Kilt Blog

I am sure this poor guy has no idea that he is wearing the kilt so wrong. I would have hoped they’d have sorted him out at the “Celtic-themed shop”. His kilt is on backwards. Not only that, but the waist is too low. And the lower edge is half way down his calves! Sadly, he seems to think this look will drive women wild… perhaps if he had it right.

For reference, the pleats of a kilt go in the back. The waist, unless it is a casual kilt or a military kilt, is normally worn just above the navel. Military kilts are worn has high as the lower ribs. The waistline he has would be fine for a casual kilt, though larger guys (myself included) find it more flattering to wear casual kilts near the navel as well. The selvedge (lower kilt edge) should be worn from middle of the knee at the lowest, up to a bit above the knee. Covering the knee entirely makes a kilt look odd, like a boy in a dress.

I just received a shipping notice for the USA Kilt I ordered less then two weeks ago. I paid for the rush option. I should also be receiving a Utilikilt my wife insisted upon buying me (!) She actually called up the store and had the person answering the phone find a kilt that would fit me and see to it that it got shipped out… they still seem to be having issues with their online story showing incorrect inventory.

I feel so excited, two new kilts in route to me right now!

A short while back I wrote a review of my Utilikilts Original. I am still very pleased with it, and it is holding up well. A pleasant surprise is that is has not needed laundering nearly as frequently as shorts or trousers!

 However, since my review I have read several more reports of problems with people ordering out-of-stock kilts though their website, when they are supposedly in stock. This seems to be an ongoing problem that they are having. And, according to a recent entry of MysticMead’s from Living A Kilted Life, it seems that the troubles may extend beyond the computers.

Don’t get me wrong, I still think they make an excellent product for the cost, but until I hear heard they’ve sorted this out I won’t be buying another through their website. Perhaps I’ll get one from The Kilted Nation.

About two weeks ago I first wore my Utilikilt out in public. It was a great experience and all the little fears I had were for nothing.

I googled a little and found some good kilt sites. But when I tried to find some kilt blogs, I mostly drew a blank. I even checked and kiltblog.com was availible. In this day and age finding a domain like that must surely be a sign. So here’s my Kilt Blog!