Sporran Loops

[Iolaus]

I started to wear my belt through the loops, until my wife pointed out the lifting as the belt rope up against the top of the loop. After I started wearing the belt "sans loops," I discovered that if I hiked up the kilt to where it's supposed to be (at my waist rather than the hips) the belt stayed exactly where it was supposed to be as well.

[RCallan]

I think I asked the same question a few months ago...cant' find the post...
But asked the very question..."How should you wear your belt..."

I think Hamish...said to wear the belt without going through loops...unless of course it's a UK or others like that....

So...I wear my kilt belt on the outside...with my traditional kilts...and wear it inside the loops with my UK kilts...



Also...didn't wear a belt at all with my semi formal outfit....(waist coat)...it just didnt' look right.

[Alan H]

On a traditionally-designed kilt that has a high rise and has a waistband that sits significantly above navel-level, not bothering with the loops at all makes sense. In my experience the belt and sporran stay where they're supposed to stay.

However...

I had a Bear kilt with no loops, once. That kilt was designed to sit at my hip line. The thing just about drove me crazy, and I wished a million times that I'd ordered it with loops for the belt. I have a USA Kilts casual model, and that kilt has belt loops which are very clearly *belt loops*. Also, this new Scottish National tartan kilt is made to ride lower on my hips and the loops are quite handy in that situation.

But my traditionals? Nah....don't really need 'em. So I concur with the point of this thread on that account.

[JBfromBS]

Well, here's a pic from Hamish of his X-Marks kilt:

Here is a photo of the pleats on my superb 'X Marks the Scot' kilt which was tailored for me by Geoffrey (Tailor) Ltd of Edinburgh (The one name of note that Robin omitted!):

As you can see, in this pic Hamish has his belt thru the loops and the sporran outside (this is the way I usually wear mine, but not always) So, maybe it is another one of those "whatever looks and feels best" things, no?

Joe

[Riverkilt]

Yikes! I had EXTRA belt loops put in my USA Casuals...FIVE all together...but worn low, think I need them.

Now for my semi-traditionals and hand sewns and dress model Freedom Kilt with straps I've begun to risk wearing them without a belt at all, just the sporran with the strap through the back whatever they're for loops.

Since I have a Buddha belly and sit for a living I've been much more comfortable.

Think I've gotten used to "not" wearing a belt...just like I got used to the freedom and movement of my kilts.

And tonight, changing after work I forgot I was wearing a sporran and slipped my kilt off with the sporran....

THAT was FAST! Made me realize a properly dressed kilted gentleman could quickly become a properly undressed gentleman in a mere second.

Can't wait to show that new trick to my ladylove.

Ron

[Blu (Ontario)]

I've worn my belt both ways. The only problem I've had with the belt over the top of the "sporran loops" is when sitting, the belt has, from time to time, ridden up above the top of the kilt and onto the shirt.... most unusual feeling when you stand back up. It's a simple enough matter to push it back down again - it just looks a bit silly until you do.


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[Kilted Stuart]

I think a lot of kiltmakers include loops and loops big enough for sporan and a standard kilt belt. If they don't they usually add them upon request.
Machummel adds them automatically unless stated otherwise. It gives you the option. You can always not use them but you can't add them on later unless you send the kilt back or get the material from the kiltmaker and add them on after yourself. I see Hamish's kilt from Geoffery Tailor has them.

Kilted Stuart

[The Wizard of BC]

Ron,

On the Dress Model Freedom Kilt I include a real waistband and six BELT LOOPS.
One thing I do on those models is I put the belt and soprran thru all the loops. The loops on the apron are close enough together that they act like those sporran hanger thingies. The sporran hangs much more vertical. Try that and let me know what you think.
It solves the problem of the apron bunching up under the sporran for me.

[David Dalglish]

I think that kilts worn too low cause the belt to ride up over the kilt, if you wear it just over the waist line as per trad kilts there is no need to put the belt through the loops.

[morrison]

I have issued a stern admonishment to my sporran loops for attempting their grabs at my belt. Thanx bros & sis for the excellent living words and wisdom for life.