I don't have any stories to really share in regards to wearing the belted plaide. I have yet to fully wear mine, as I am still messing with getting the upper portion arranged in a manner that I like. I also need to find myself a bodkin, or a pennanular or brooch to secure the thing. I used to be quite opposed to putting a pin through my gear... not I am realizing that there isn't going to be much of a way around it. Although as the weather worsens, I may have a story or two to share.