Measuring yourself correctly for kilt is critical. Here's how to do it.

• Attach a belt around your waist. Its best to use a proper kilt belt - let us know how wide this belt is.
• Adjust its position until it feels comfortable and is in a position from which you would like your kilt to hang (If you would like your kilt to be any longer or shorter than normal don't forget to tell us).
• If wish to wear the kilt low on the hips and plan to wear an evening jacket with vest remember that there may be a gap between the top of the kilt and the bottom of the vest.
• Ladies who are ordering a kilted skirt can ignore this process and simply tell us how long the skirt should be.
• Length: To do this accurately you will need some help. Our favourite way is to kneel on the ground and keep your back straight. Have someone measure the distance from the floor to your belly-button - this gives the ideal length for your kilt. If you want your kilt to be slightly shorter (or longer) than average don't subtract, or add, more than an inch (2.5cm).
• Waist: Remove the belt and take this measurement firmly. The straps allow for an increase of up to two inches. If you plan to lose weight please tell us and we will discuss with you the need to take this into account.
• Seat: This is the widest part of the seat (all the way round).
• Stomach: Let us know whether you want the fit to be flat, slight, or generous

That's all there is to it! Follow the instructions, take careful measurements, and we can hand-make your kilt for the perfect fit.

If you want your made-to-measure jacket to fit correctly, you must take careful measurements.

• Chest: When measuring your chest, the tape measure should be roughly in line with the middle of your shoulders blades. Don't pull the measuring tape too tightly. You should measure your chest size when wearing a shirt, or vest, depending on what you plan to wear under your jacket.
• Waist or Girth: Take the measurement round your waist. This should be at the widest point - usually in line with your belly-button. If you plan to lose weight please tell us and we will discuss with you the need to take this into account.
• Arm length: From the middle of your shoulder to your cuff. Bend your arm slightly, and measure along the rear of your arm.
• Back length: This should be measure from the top of the collar of a shirt to the base of your back just above your seat.

If you are at all unsure, please contact us. We'll be happy to help. If your jacket doesn't fit perfectly, your Highland Outfit won't look as good as it could - and we want you to be delighted with your purchase.