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14th April 15, 02:39 PM
#31
For some of us, a belt is not just for decaration. I lost weight between I ordered my kilt and when I received it. Without my belt, the kilt would not stay up. LOL
Tom
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14th April 15, 04:17 PM
#32
Both of my Edinburgh made woollen kilts have belt loops, one is almost 60 years old and the other over 30. There is no need to use them for the sporran straps, it is usually easier to slide the sporran round on top of them otherwise they catch the buckle if it is a chain style sporran belt.
As a formal kilt belt is not required for keeping the kilt up it does not need to be done up too tight and the loops prevent it from riding up above the top of the kilt, especially at the back.
Last edited by tpa; 14th April 15 at 04:19 PM.
If you are going to do it, do it in a kilt!
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14th April 15, 06:21 PM
#33
 Originally Posted by tpa
Both of my Edinburgh made woollen kilts have belt loops, one is almost 60 years old and the other over 30. There is no need to use them for the sporran straps, it is usually easier to slide the sporran round on top of them otherwise they catch the buckle if it is a chain style sporran belt.
As a formal kilt belt is not required for keeping the kilt up it does not need to be done up too tight and the loops prevent it from riding up above the top of the kilt, especially at the back.
Interesting and thanks....my one good kilt has just the two loops out back.
Honestly tho I like the feel of a good belt but have now gotten one with a prong buckle for day wear.
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15th April 15, 03:59 AM
#34
Originally Posted by Reiver
Interesting and thanks....my one good kilt has just the two loops out back.
Honestly tho I like the feel of a good belt but have now gotten one with a prong buckle for day wear.
Just to clarify, both kilts only have two side loops behind the buckles, there is not one at the back but the side ones are sufficient.
If you are going to do it, do it in a kilt!
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15th April 15, 12:44 PM
#35
Originally Posted by tpa
Just to clarify, both kilts only have two side loops behind the buckles, there is not one at the back but the side ones are sufficient.
An individual makers idea/mark then.
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16th April 15, 03:31 PM
#36
Originally Posted by Reiver
An individual makers idea/mark then.
No, both made by different suppliers with around a 25 year gap. Most kilts I've come across have two belt loops behind the buckles. My cheap acrylics have 3, but I don't really count those as they are not exactly in the same league.
If you are going to do it, do it in a kilt!
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16th April 15, 06:33 PM
#37
Interesting....I wonder why up front except to hide the loops...they seem more 'efficient' out back as I can see my front (down below too lol).
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17th April 15, 09:20 AM
#38
Originally Posted by woodysjames
Maybe I should just go with a great kilt...the whole 9 yards. Then, I could gain or lose waist and I'd still have enough to work with. 
If you are willing to go that rout, you could try a philabeg. The early ones were gathered/pleated like the great kilt, but it was basically only the bottom half with just a bit over the top of the belt to provide security. However, that might seem a bit odd with modern clothing. Unless you're like me and wear a mix of historical an modern.
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