How To Measure for a Kilt
Measure every time!
Using pants size or other kilt sizing will result in a kilt that does not fit correctly.
GlenLoch, GlenCrae, GlenTorin Utility Kilts
Order the size you measure. If you’re between sizes, order down for a snug fit or up for a looser fit. Each kilt has two snap settings to adjust 1 inch up or down.
Ultimate Utility Kilts
Order the size you measure. If you’re between sizes, go down (e.g. a 37" waist should order size 36). Each kilt has two snap settings for a 1-inch adjustment up or down. Plus, the flexible comfort waist expands up to 2 inches beyond whichever snap setting you're using—giving you added flexibility and comfort.
Wild Horizon and Athlete Utility Kilts
Order your measured waist size. The adjustable Velcro waist allows for a comfortable fit, even if you’re between sizes—either sizing up or down will still work.
Traditional Kilts (Premium, Standard, non-wool)
The stated size is the smallest strap setting (e.g. size 36 adjusts up to just under 40). For the best fit, order 2 inches below your measured waist size—this puts you in the middle of the adjustment range.
Traditional Kilts – Made in Scotland:
Sizing is based from the middle strap hole. A size 36 adjusts up or down 1.5 inches from that point for a total of 3 inches of adjustment. Measure your waist and order the closest size; no need to size down.
Buying a Kilt as a Gift?
Learn how to determine the correct kilt size when you can’t measure the recipient’s waist.
Estimating Kilt Size from Pants
If you cannot measure the person directly, measure the waistband of a pair of pants that fits them well. The actual waistband will usually measure 3–4 inches larger than the labeled jeans size, although smaller sizes may be closer to 2 inches larger.
If you cannot take any measurements, a reasonable estimate is to choose a kilt two sizes larger than their jeans size—for example, a 40-inch jeans size would suggest a size 44 kilt.
This is only an estimate. Measuring the person directly will always provide the most accurate fit.