Belts, a question.

**GreenDragon** · 21st February 07, 10:31 AM

Just a quick ? about Kilt Belts: are they pivotal to the ensemble? or is it cool to rock the kilt + sporran with no belt?

**Panache** · 21st February 07, 10:42 AM

I happen to personally like the wide kilts belts. I notice though that among the Scottish County dancers I have seen here in the Bay area, most don't bother with the belt. They all look great. A good fitting kilt really doesn't require one. If belts aren't your thing and the kilt hangs right without one I say skip it and you will still look sharp.

Cheers

Panache

**Roan Carter** · 21st February 07, 10:48 AM

Do what you want.

I usually wear a thin black belt that I've had lying around from before I even got into kilts.

I find that a belt of some kind is a nice decoration, but going beltless is no sin. Your outfit will still be authentic, comfortable, and handsome.

**McMurdo** · 21st February 07, 10:54 AM

I rarely wear a belt, it is not needed, there are even times not to wear one at all, as Panache says if the kilt fits properly there is no reason for it.

**Rusty** · 21st February 07, 11:08 AM

I think a wide belt gives a final touch to the kilt. Although the belt is a fairly recent addition more for fashion than necessity. I say wear one except when you're wearing a waistcoat (vest).

**cacunn** · 21st February 07, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by Rusty

I think a wide belt gives a final touch to the kilt. . . . I say wear one except when you're wearing a waistcoat (vest).

For those of us who have a rump deficiency and a cantilevered protrusion in front, a belt seem to be some extra insurance.

Now can someone explain why no belt with a vest? Is this just a fashion statement? Do you put buttons on the inside of the vest if your design say a belt is needed to help hold up your kilt?

And the fist person who says tradition has to explain the x-kilt/Sport Kilt/Freedom Kilt vs the TRADATIONAL 9-yard kilt, the 9-yard vs the older box pleated vs the great kilt.

**davedove** · 21st February 07, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by cacunn

Now can someone explain why no belt with a vest? Is this just a fashion statement? Do you put buttons on the inside of the vest if your design say a belt is needed to help hold up your kilt?

The main reason not to wear a belt and a waistcoat/vest is that the vest doesn't lay right and tends to bulge over the belt.

As far as needing to hold up the kilt, if the kilt is properly fitted it will stay up on its own.

**thescot** · 21st February 07, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by davedove

The main reason not to wear a belt and a waistcoat/vest is that the vest doesn't lay right and tends to bulge over the belt.

Yeah, I tried a belt and waistcoat one time because I had a new beckle I was dying to wear. I decided, "Hekc with what they say about no belt with a vest; I'm wearing it anyway."

Well They--whoever they are--were right. My vest poked out in front over the buckle and looked kind of funny, so I took the d&%$ed thing off and went without the bolt.

I loved that buckle, too.