Belt etiquette?

**Mr. MacDougall** · 11th November 07, 12:16 AM

I'd say that it's a matter of personal choice, other than the guideline about not wearing a belt with a vest.

**cavscout** · 11th November 07, 06:16 AM

It is really personal choice. If your outfit is fairly simply detailed (not a lot of bling-bling and accessories) I think a fancier belt can look really nice. If the outfit already has a lot of bling-bling and accessories, then you may want to temper the belt and leathers a bit so as not to appear cluttered and "busy".

billmcc · 11th November 07, 08:59 AM

This type of belt and waistplate is intended for semi-formal to formal wear:
http://www.tartanweb.com/shop/highla...s/dress_belts/

This type of belt is intended for casual every day wear:
http://www.tartanweb.com/shop/highla...aywear_belts/#

Embossing and such is a matter of personal taste.

**pipesndrumsnun** · 13th November 07, 04:51 PM

I personally would suggest not wearing a belt that looks so unusual that it distracts from your kilt!

**ccga3359** · 13th November 07, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by pipesndrumsnun

I personally would suggest not wearing a belt that looks so unusual that it distracts from your kilt!

Like that could happen

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Bryan the only thing I've heard re belts for formal is don't if wearing a waistcoat. I say wear it if you choose.

**sharpdressedscot** · 13th November 07, 06:06 PM

Are belts necesary for wearing the kilt? I don't own either a belt nor sporran, though I plan to get them sometime.

**Bryan** · 13th November 07, 06:08 PM

Originally Posted by sharpdressedscot

Are belts necesary for wearing the kilt? I don't own either a belt nor sporran, though I plan to get them sometime.

To me, a kilt looks "naked" without a belt or sporran, but that's just me.

**haukehaien** · 13th November 07, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by sharpdressedscot

Are belts necesary for wearing the kilt? I don't own either a belt nor sporran, though I plan to get them sometime.

A traditional kilt doesn't look quite right without the sporran; while modern kilts look okay without one, a trad kilt just seems to need the sporran to keep from looking skirty.

**Galician** · 15th November 07, 08:14 AM

Originally Posted by sharpdressedscot

Are belts necesary for wearing the kilt? I don't own either a belt nor sporran, though I plan to get them sometime.

I believe Matt Newsome describes belts as a optional item. A well-fitted kilt should stay up on its own, with the straps on it. The sporran, on the other hand, is needed to store things!!

For my part, I doubt that I could keep a kilt up without a belt