Damn Near Kilt 'EmMen's Stowaway Utility Kilt

MOST IMPORTANT BIT - I took the sizing advice to heart and measured myself at 78cm (~31in) in the waist. Bought the "Small" size (33"-34") because while one can always wear a belt to make bigger things fit, it doesn't work that way with things that are too small. I suggest you do the same so you're not stuck sending things back to get a proper fit. As it stands, this one fits wonderfully.There are lots of great things about this kilt. There are quite a few pockets to stuff items in, though the non-buttoning ones are a bit small to be useful. The material is sturdy, the pleats are attractive, and several metal rings adorn the waistline so you can hang various things off them.Like attention? Dress up even slightly (matching hose and a button-up long-sleeve shirt are usually all it takes) and suddenly everyone will be looking at you. Those bold enough to approach will inevitably have questions and comments for you - "What do you wear underneath it?" "Are you Scottish?" "Finally, a guy man enough to wear a skirt!" and such. I actually have a reasonable excuse for wearing kilts, as I do play the Bagpipes, but your mileage will vary. If you see this as a downside, don't get a kilt at all.The only disappointing part of this kilt is that it buttons together. The simplicity of snap buttons is nice, but it lacks any sort of adjustability as a result. This isn't a dealbreaker by any means, but I much prefer kilts that come together with belts and buckles which allow fine adjustments to be made to different areas of the waistline. I knew this when I purchased it, so I cannot fault this kilt for its design.I bought this as a "beater" kilt for hiking, lounging, and crazy nights at the pub. This thing tirelessly endures bitter cold and snow (regularly below 0C where I live) and is easy to clean if it gets messy. I couldn't ask for more.EDIT: After washing a few times in cold water/drying on cool settings, the kilt shrunk, but only slightly. Much appreciated too, since it basically "tightened up the screws" on the fit for my skinny body. You'll definitely want to iron the pleats back to an attractive state after washing though - your sister's/girlfriend's/mom's/your own hair straightening iron does a surprisingly good job returning the pleats to their original form.Still loving it.

I was in need of a Utilikilt because I was doing some woodworking projects and shorts just weren't cutting it ( no pun intended). So, I did what all good millennials did when they needed something yesterday, I went to Amazon and started researching who has the best Utilikilt. After an hour of research, I found theDNKT Stowawy and I can tell you after wearing and using mine for three days of me intensely working some wood, I wasn't just damn near kilted, I was KILTED. I have not yet washed it (don't judge me) so I can't say how that part works but the instructions say to wash it in the washer with like colors on cold so I guess it should be fine. More to come I guess because I have to wash it at some point. All in all, this is a kilt that is worth the money (I have other kilts), the time, and let's be honest it's a kilt so it will be awesome.

Admittedly I prefer to use my DNKE World’s Greatest Utility Sporran over the insane amount of pockets, but this kilt overall is great. I have 5 or 6 different models from DNKE and this is one of my faves. I’m between 285 and 290. I have 5 XL kilts all of which require a belt, and a L-XL that fits perfectly until I eat a large meal then it feels a little tight. I have a large belly and a stocky build and wear the kilt at my hips, below the beer gut. If you’re my size and want to wear it around the navel you’ll need to try a size or two up, but I personally prefer to hang it low. Safer when going “true Scotsman” in public. LOL and buy a DNKE sporran to keep the front apron from going the wrong direction in wind and when sitting!

The color of the kilt that I received is the same as the military green pictured, unlike the military green sport utility kilt that I purchased, which was more of a Kelly Green. I am impressed with the slash pockets. I didnt think they would fit my hands or allow me to use the pocket clip on my knife, but they fit just fine.I only have a few complaints;I am still disappointed with the back pockets. We bigger men have a hard time getting to them. I feel that they need to be moved one whole pleat each, away from the center of the back, or make them that much wider. It wouldn't hurt to move the cargo pockets that far forward on the xxl either.The belt loops are not as thick/heavy as I was expecting, from my previous experience with the Damn Near sport utility kilt that I have been wearing. This is mostly due to the way they are constructed on each style.My previous order was DNKE's sport utility kilt. The material making up this kilt is a completely different type from that of my sport utility kilt. It doesn't seem as heavy as that used on sport utility kilt. The sport utility was a heavy twill like that used on khaki cargo pants/shorts. This is much stiffer, more of a corduroy. The pleats don't return to their original position when I stand from a sitting position. instead they stand out some from my body like batman's ears coming off my legs. I have to constantly brush them down into their original position. I am reluctant to purchase another because I dont know what kind of material I will end up with.