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 Topic: Question...Posted: 5/02/06 at 6:48am |
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And I may get killed for this one, BUT, what is with the kilts that are made for the female athletes? I mean, aren't they a little short for you guys? I would think that the uniform should be the same for ALL athletes regardless of gender. My gal will be competing for the fist time on the 13th. When she got her kilt in the mail, oh lordy! She put it on and said that she looked slutty. I said, "I know. I like it Keep it on." But I did have to acknowledge her point. I mean, I don't think the spectators would be able to hold down their lunches if they were to see any more of my legs than are already exposed. Imagine if I were dressed like a Catholic school girl. Is there any one who has found this? Does anyone have any pull with the apparel powers-that-be? Just in the interest of equity. |
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Posted: 5/02/06 at 6:53am |
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If I had any pull with the powers that be then the women's kilts would be shorter still. Can you say "muff cover"?
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Carlos "Live free or die" |
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littleone
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Posted: 5/02/06 at 7:02am |
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Oh my! Well, if your lady was measured for her kilt with the understanding that it needed to be alittle longer, that would have been great. There arent really any special kilts for women as far as sports kilts that I know of. Mine is made short because my mentors, Lady Ventress and Lady Rathbun, highly suggested it be made shorter because it was less material to have to hike for WOB. My kilt was made by a kilt maker here in Tulsa. Ladies Kilts, (not sports kilts) are made to the length of mid-calf and not practical for throwing. You may have to send it back and have it re-made if it wasnt measured correctly from the hip to the knee. You wont get killed Josh, you are just stating your thoughts and asking a question! Powers that be.............silly man............you first! (LOL!)
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BillB
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Posted: 5/02/06 at 7:22am |
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Cherie,you are the perfect spokeswoman for the "mini-kilt".
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Posted: 5/02/06 at 7:38am |
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Bill - absolutely! Ed and I don't drive 9 hours to Tulsa just to throw weights...........
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Posted: 5/02/06 at 7:41am |
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>>>"I know. I like it. Keep it on."
silly man. you should have said: "I know. I like it. Take it off." 
I was afraid of how short the women's Sportkilts were--even with shorts underneath, so I ordered myself a men's and then took in the waist a few inches and sewed down the top few inches of pleat to look a bit more traditional. (she throws! she sews!) I love the look of a traditional kilt, but like how light the Sportkilts are... |
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CHAD
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Posted: 5/02/06 at 7:55am |
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No. It was just fine with it on.
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BillB
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Posted: 5/02/06 at 7:58am |
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Mike,I'm a married man,but just cause I'm on a diet doesn't mean I can't look at the menu.I bet Cherie kicks me in the butt next time she sees me.
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Borges
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Posted: 5/02/06 at 8:07am |
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It doesn't matter where you get your appetite, as long as you eat at home.
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Carlos "Live free or die" |
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Posted: 5/02/06 at 8:11am |
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Bill, You bet. . . OR, YOU HOPE!!! I am betting you are hoping!!!! |
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Thanks for the visuals seared into my brain, but trying to imagine you with pony tails ain't doing it for me! Edited by McSanta |
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CHAD
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Posted: 5/02/06 at 8:35am |
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Mcsanta, AWWW. And I was gonna let you carry my books home from school... |
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Posted: 5/02/06 at 8:51am |
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Carlos, I told you when I met you on Sunday I found your posts enlightening. I stand by that, o wise one. jim Edited by jimmymac |
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Posted: 5/02/06 at 9:25am |
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Now I can finally put a name with the face. Good meeting you too.
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BillB
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Posted: 5/02/06 at 10:32am |
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Eat at home,my wife loved that one!
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littleone
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Posted: 5/02/06 at 10:44am |
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I am humbly honored that you fellas like the walk away affect! (I am blushing!) Well, Bill ....... I know that your butt is safey in Keisha's hands, but I bet she would gladly let me attempt to kick your butt! Imagine a midget on a milk crate..... swing and a miss!! heeheehee! Leaving it on is the tease.... Who? Me? Be a tease? Nah! Not little ole me! Baab, what is you and Ed's schedule like this year? Carlos, I some how dont know if "Hot pants" come in plaid! But this BUTT isnt brave enough for that......and wouldnt scare off folks just to try it! I have my pride ya know! Have a great night ya'll~ Kilt Queen
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Posted: 5/02/06 at 11:00am |
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Back to the original subject, yeah, I think the kilts ordered from SportKilt are a little short, so I got two extra inches on mine... And their shirts are DANG small! I ordered my kilt in January, and they had free shirts with women's kilts, so I got an XL. It's more like a medium, so I don't wear it... Except at home... Anyway, the SportKilts might be fine for short women, but for those of us who are tall, it doesn't work so well! I like my kilt to be slightly below mid-thigh so there's not so much extra fabric, but any shorter than that is a little obscene for me... |
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Hey, I'm a Burchett too!
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Posted: 5/02/06 at 11:11am |
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Wise words Carlos. IMHO, This is what makes a marriage last. Josh, there are no hard and fast rules for length on a ladies' kilts. Like Cherie said, traditional ladies' kilts were actually "kilted skirts". Typically Tea length (below the knee), but I have seen some that were floor length. Obviously these are not conducive to athletic pursuits. I am curious where your gal purchased her kilt from. The kilt dealers I frequent (Neokilt and Sportkilt) offer both "standard kilts" and "mini kilts" for ladies. And most traditional kilt vendors who offer custom made kilts (Geoffrey Tailor for example) leave it to you to decide the length of your kilt (for ladies). It is unfortunate that your gal did not like the length of her kilt at first, but I'm sure once she gets some compliments about how she looks it it, she'll begin to love it. In the Interest of Equity I say this. Woman have the power and intelligence to choose what length of kilt works for them. Ladies who have it can choose to flaunt it. Men should adhere to the traditional "to the break of the knee" length. I think the majority of athletes and spectators alike are happy and satisfied with this situation. And frankly anything that does not hang below the kilt, does not interest me.
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Posted: 5/02/06 at 11:22am |
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She got hers a sport kilt. Really well made. My gal's 6"1' so that may have something to do with the extreme shotness. I was just kinda wondering where the demand for shorter kilts was coming from.
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Posted: 5/02/06 at 11:26am |
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I'm nearly six feet tall, so I'll bet that's why it seems so short... 18 inches of fabric just isn't much on a tall person!
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Posted: 5/02/06 at 11:31am |
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OK I'll ask the real Question???? Where is this game that she is throwing at????? Terry Lawson |
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Posted: 5/02/06 at 12:19pm |
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I'm only 5'7" on a good day and 18" was too short for me and these old legs...sportkilt even has a "mini" version that is even shorter--14"...I think it might actually be demand from the goth community?...school-girl punk look is popular, I guess...
(And Josh, sorry if I offended with my comment before--it just reminded me of a favorite quote from a silly novel--the leading man says about his gf's new outfit: "Nice dress. Take it off." ) |
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Posted: 5/02/06 at 1:09pm |
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She wouldn't want me to tell where she's throwing. She's all leg (37 inch inseam). Hopefully that will help her leverages for throwing. Just looks a little funny doing it in a short skirt. Offended? Me? Never. |
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Posted: 5/02/06 at 1:55pm |
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Mini Kilt's Vs. mini caber's |
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Posted: 5/02/06 at 2:11pm |
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Hmmm... Josh. Should be an interesting Games.
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Posted: 5/02/06 at 2:28pm |
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From one end of the heigth specturm to the other!! The very tall ladies to the very short ladies! Amen Queen! Amen! You men are the only ones lookin'! Hugs to you all! Rainbow Bright |
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Posted: 5/02/06 at 4:18pm |
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Women's kilts are way to short especially since most women ordering them aren't size 2s. Height really doesn't matter at all, I'm 5'4" and my kilt is way to short, just look at any pictures from shammies
 and its a nuisance to make sure its pulled down all day.
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Posted: 5/02/06 at 5:13pm |
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I'm so happy I was a seamstress in a former life and don't have to deal with this problem. I make my own. If anything, mine's a little too long. Edited by Sarah Moore |
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Posted: 5/02/06 at 5:17pm |
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*from the outside looking in* Bob what you doing this weekend???? Oh I read online about these really hot women "lifting big things" in mini skirt!! *inside looking out* Kelly why do those guy keep tossing 20's on the field.. It's great it be a scot! |
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Posted: 5/02/06 at 6:19pm |
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Hey Kori! good to hear from you! About the only way to fix the problem of the length of the kilt is to make sure that when you get measured that you add a bit. The Sports kilt guys and Utlity kilt guys if they are at a games, they measure you on the spot and just tell the what you are needing it for. I know that there are vendors out there who have kilts and can order kilts for you and they also measure you there. I still have the same kilt I started with in hmmmmmmmm I think '98 or '99. I dont wear it to all Scottish functions though because it is too short for those types of events. I want to order a floor length, (hostess kilted skirt) just for Scottish gatherings and such. But ya know, considering the styles that I have seen we fit right in. You know, (sorry but what I am going to say might offend somebody, please dont send me bad emails!) I look at things this way: 2) if you guys havent already seen what a gal looks like, you need to get out more.( had to stop and think about how to word that one!) 3) if it what I have bothers you, dont look! Now with that said you guys and gals have a great day! The Silly One
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