Your J. Higgins Kilt is finely tailored from premium Scottish wool by our own kilt makers here in Kansas City since 1983. Each kilt is carefully crafted from authentic tartans imported from Scotland. Our kilt makers will tailor your kilt to have 3 buckles/straps, belt loops, and double fringe on the front apron. Each kilt is fully lined in the waist. Matching tartan flashes are also available here: https://www.jhiggins.net/flashes/
This is a custom garment that cannot be returned. Because we make these kilts to order, please know that delivery is approximately 10 to 12 weeks. This is a general estimate.
Firmly grounded in tradition, we believe our kilts are among the best kilts made in the world. Let us make yours.
MEASURING:
Use only a cloth tape measure when taking kilt measurements. Do not use rulers, or metal tape measures. However, we can copy a current total length if you have an existing kilt already. Please mention this in the comments section of your order. Check out our video and measurement guide below for helpful suggestions on how to measure for your kilt:
VIDEO CHAT:
Are you concerned about measuring yourself for a J. Higgins kilt? Then, try our Video Chat service where we web conference with you while you measure yourself for a kilt. It's free and easy! Click here for more information:
https://www.jhiggins.net/video-chat-let-us-help-you-measure-for-your-new-j-higgins-kilt/
YARDAGE:
Pricing will change depending on sizes submitted and amount of material needed for the individual. Price ranges are as follows:
7 yard kilt (Hips up to 37") $470
8 yard kilt (Hips 38 to 46") $495
9 yard kilt (Hips 47 to 55") $565
PLEATING:
There are two ways to pleat your kilt in the back. You can either pleat it to the sett so the tartan is shown front and back in the same way, or pleat it to the line so that we choose one line to emphasize which then makes the pleating pattern look completely different than the front. Some tartans don't lend themselves to pleating to the line. We show you an example of both in the photos below using the Royal Stewart tartan. If you're in doubt, we strongly suggest you pleat to the sett as pleating to the line can make a stark difference. First time kilt wearers should maybe avoid pleating to the line.
Pleating to the Sett 
Pleating to the Line 
KILT CARE:
Check out our blog about "Caring for your J. Higgins Kilt": https://www.jhiggins.net/blog/caring-for-your-j-higgins-kilt/
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Excellent quality materials; very well made!
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My kilt is well made and fits perfectly.
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Excellent fit!
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Better than I expected
Thank you, thank you. I am over joyed with the quality of this kilt.
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Fantastic kilt at a great price
After some time sorting out getting the tartan from the mill, the kilt was made and at my door in no time. I'm so happy with how it fits and how it looks.
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Well Done Higgins!
Super quality kilt that will make me proud to wear! Fit and craftsmanship is superb! The promised delivery was met, which is extraordinary in these post pandemic times. Well Done Higgins!
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Love my new kilt!
I ordered a 13oz kilt in early January. Griffin asked me to recheck the length and in a few e-mails, we agreed on what the length should be. The tartan isn't common so it took a while to get the kilt. But it was worth the wait. With Griffin's help, the kilt fits perfectly and I couldn't have hoped for a better length (dead on at mid-knee). The 13oz will hold up to lots of parades; I can't wait to show it off at our first parade over Memorial Day. The sett is wide and I asked them to pleat to the line; they did a wonderful job of getting the pleats to to hang properly because there is a lot of fabric when pleating that way. I've had Higgins' band kilts and they never fail in properly tailoring kilts. I know I'll enjoy this new kilt for years to come. Thanks to everyone at J. Higgins for doing a wonderful job.
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Perfect Kilt!
I ordered a 13oz Royal Stewart kilt at the end of August 2022. It arrived a little early, and it is fantastic! I originally submitted an incorrect length, and received a very quick response from Griffin that I should double-check my measurement. I'm very glad for this, as this could have been a costly error on my part. I couldn't be more pleased with the quality and craftmanship, and will get a lifetime of use out of this. I would certainly order more products through J. Higgins when I need them.
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Quality Kilt
My kilt was delivered on time and fit correctly. Griffin was very easy to workwith.
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Quality Craftmanship
It is always a pleasure work with the J. Higgins group. They are supportive and helpful especially with their custom services. Great prices and quality products - My preferred Highland clothier.
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outstanding!
I wish all the clothes in my closet matched this level of quality. I am grateful to customer service for helping me correct a measuring error.
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13 oz. kilt
Excellent material and craftsmanship. The pleats are sharp and to perfection. , straps and buckles are the highest quality . It fits perfectly, I could not be more pleased. JV Hudson