What is the "proper" width for a kilt belt?

**Tattoo Bradley** · 19th October 07, 10:33 AM

I personally think the "bigger" belts are too costumey. 2.25" is about as big as I'm willing to go. The one here is 2".

**berserkbishop** · 19th October 07, 10:42 AM

The belts that I build are typically 2.5" I just have trouble finding the buckles to go with a belt that wide. I dont design them in the "traditional" style that I saw marketed at the St. Louis games. Mine are just your typical holes punched in the belt and then the buckle "peg"fits in the holes to hold it tight. Thinking about building a 2" or 2 1/4" soon because I echo Bradley's feelings about the 2.5 being "costumey"

**Nick the DSM** · 19th October 07, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by Tattoobradley

I personally think the "bigger" belts are too costumey. 2.25" is about as big as I'm willing to go. The one here is 2".

i think that looks fine too, but i think thicker does look better IMO. it that a morrison??

i was thinking of getting a 3" inch belt with studs or spikes on it, totally killer!

**Tattoo Bradley** · 19th October 07, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by Nick the DSM

is that a morrison??

Indeed it is. Great-Great Granny was a Gilmore.

Morrison (ancient hue), 8 yd, 13 oz. wool, handsewn. Check out the pleating on this bad boy.

Oh, and the brown belt is also of the 2" breed.

**Nick the DSM** · 20th October 07, 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by Tattoobradley

Indeed it is. Great-Great Granny was a Gilmore.

Morrison (ancient hue), 8 yd, 13 oz. wool, handsewn. Check out the pleating on this bad boy.

Oh, and the brown belt is also of the 2" breed.

my mother is a gillmore and thats were i get my scots blood. looks awesome man, though i like the modern version better.

i have to say the 2 incher does look good on it.