The Andover name is historically associated with the town of Andover in Hampshire, England, which dates back to Anglo-Saxon times. The Andover clan is one of the leading clans to have settled in the United Kingdom of Scotland. With roots tracing back to ancient times, this clan has been a symbol of resilience and pride. Throughout history, the Andover clan has been involved in notable events that have shaped Scotland, participating in various battles and forging alliances with other influential clans.
The Andover Tartan features a prominent gray, brown color with thick yellow, red, and black lines running both horizontally and vertically, accentuated by intermittent red lines.
Material and Weight: Made from 100% acrylic wool with a 16 oz weight, emphasizing durability and comfort.
Customizable Length: Customers can select their preferred length for a perfect fit.
Kilt Pleats: Knife pleats for a classic appearance.
Buckles and Straps: Adjustable leather straps and rust-free buckles for fitting and style.
Casual Kilt: Ideal for everyday wear and casual events.
Formal Kilt: Suitable for formal occasions and special events.
100% Bespoke: Each kilt is custom-made to order.
50,000+ Happy Customers: Highlighting the number of satisfied customers served.
Love it or Burn it: Satisfaction guarantee.
500+ Tartans in Stock: Extensive range of tartans available.
Ethical and Sustainable Practices: Commitment to ethical and sustainable kilt production.
Easy Maintenance: Low-maintenance nature of the kilt.
Competitive Pricing: Emphasize value for money.
High-Quality Materials: Premium materials used.
Quality Assurance: Rigorous quality control measures.
it’s very important to know how to measure your Kilt size before buying a Kilt, Fortunately it’s super easy to do, and we only need four measurements. You’ll need a tailor’s measuring tape, which you can get at any sewing or craft store if you don’t already have one. Don’t use a metal tape measure! You also want a Trusty Assistant to help.
Also, and this is super important, do not use your pants measurements! They are lying to you about your waist size and can not be trusted.
I wear a 34 in Levis but my kilts range from 36-39 inches, depending on where I wear it. If you send us your jeans waist size your kilt won’t fit and you’ll be a sad panda.
Blue Line Decide where you’d like to wear your kilt. You can wear it up at your natural waist, which is a wee bit above your belly button, and higher than guys tend to wear their pants nowadays. You can also wear your kilt lower, closer to the hips like your jeans or shorts. It’s up to you and what you find most comfortable. Having said that, if you’re a Gentleman of Substance I generally suggest wearing your kilt higher up. It’s much more flattering than having the waistband under your stomach, and the front of the kilt will hang nicely.
Alrighty then! Take your measuring tape and run it around yourself where you want the top of your kilt to sit. Do pull it just slightly snug. Not tight, just snug. Stand straight and let things fall where they may. No sucking in or pushing out of the gut.
Measure loosely around the widest part of your backside. How do you know where the widest part is? Stand with your back to a wall and slowly back up. The bit that touches the wall first is where you want your Trusty Assistant to measure.
Run the tape from where you measured your waist to where you measured your hip. The pleats will be sewn down along the fell, which is part of what gives a kilt it’s unique swish and swing when you move.
A kilt is worn roughly at the knee. If you like a very traditional look then you’ll want to have your kilt at the top of your knee. If you’re not one for rules and like your kilt to ride low on your hips then you might like to have it at the bottom of your knee. In the photos above, my kilt is right about mid-knee because that’s how I roll. Okay, stand nice and straight and have your Trusty Assistant measure down your side from where you took your waist measurement to the spot on your knee where you want the hem of your kilt to fall. Done and done.
Remember, these measurements are important and need to be accurate. Measure twice, then measure a third time to be sure. If it feels like something isn’t right, or if you have any questions, please let me know.