Belts or no?

**gilmore** · 27th March 07, 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by Jim H.

Hi, I just got my first kilt

, and I was wondering if I really needed to get a kilt belt or not..I don't real need one on a practical level considering that it holds itself up fine, but would I look weird not wearing one, and just a sporran?

Thanks,
Jim

I have yet to wear a kilt belt. They are purely ornamental. I recently bought a buckle, so I guess I will have to have some way to wear it.

**LK-13** · 27th March 07, 04:45 PM

is there some reason for not wearing a belt with a Waist Coat?
other than the fact that the belt would be partly covered or uncomfortable?

**Chef** · 27th March 07, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by LK-13

is there some reason for not wearing a belt with a Waist Coat?
other than the fact that the belt would be partly covered or uncomfortable?

It's partially the fact that it would be covered, but mostly it's the fact that the waistcoat doesn't lie correctly. SInce the belt has no function other that looks why wear it if it will be hidden and make what you are wearing look bad?

Personally I think the idea for a belt with a waistcoat is from the retailers who want to sell you another piece,

**RK-REX** · 28th March 07, 06:22 AM

With that kilt, IMO, I think a belt would look good.

You're lucky I'm a bit bigger than you, or you'd have never had a chance at that Kilt. I thought about buying if from Scott the minute I saw it and trying to "grow" into it. Good motivation. The Ghillies wouldn't fit no matter what though.

For $100, you got a helluva deal man!