Wearing the Belt

[Paul Henry]

I think most folks would agree that the belt should be worn level with the upper hem. I think most of the photos you've seen of them being worn some inches lower than that likely have more to do with the belt just slipping down during the day.

It really depends on the "rise" as to how much fabric/waistband shows about the belt. Most makers today allow the rise to be about 2" , so that usually means that the waistband part of the kilt ( plus a little extra + or -) is above the kilt belt.
Old kilts, especially military ones for example,will often have a much higher rise, so that will mean that there is a lot more kilt showing above the belt

[chrisupyonder]

It depends on the kilt. On my 16oz wool tank it sits about a half to 1 inch below the top with a kilt length of 22 inches. But on my casual 5yd polyester it sits right at the top with a kilt length of 21 inches. Casual kilts tend to be at the waist whereas a traditional tank would have a small rise above the waist but not as much as a military.

I use the belt loops at the back of the casual to stop the belt riding up when I sit, but not on my tank, as it does not seem to need it.

Also, I do not wear a belt with a waistcoat/vest.

Hope this helps.

Chris.

[DScottHunter]

I have been told to let a portion of the top of the kilt show, also. I refer to an article written by Matthew Newsome where he discusses this same question. Here is the link. http://blog.albanach.org/2006/07/how...literally.html or if this doesn't work, just google how to wear a kilt and his link will be there.

[DrCelt]

It depends on the kilt. On my 16oz wool tank it sits about a half to 1 inch below the top with a kilt length of 22 inches. But on my casual 5yd polyester it sits right at the top with a kilt length of 21 inches. Casual kilts tend to be at the waist whereas a traditional tank would have a small rise above the waist but not as much as a military.

I use the belt loops at the back of the casual to stop the belt riding up when I sit, but not on my tank, as it does not seem to need it.

Also, I do not wear a belt with a waistcoat/vest.

Hope this helps.

Chris.

It seems fairly standard practise not to wear a belt when wearing a waistcoat, sweater, or anything that would cover the belt area. I think it looks best that way.