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    ALTERNATIVES to the "STANDARD" KILT BELT

    Here are some of the "alternative" Belts I wear

    Sam Brown Type- The pic on the jeft is my old LEO "Duty" Belt & the pic on the right is a British "Sam Brown"


    Stable Belts- These are FUN, easy to get & inexpensive.
    NOTE - One of these was bought from the Regt. ( I told them why & how I was going to use it & they said GREAT
    One other was given to me by a "ret. field grade officer friend)



    Yor thoughts.

    Puffer

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    As long at it looks good and as long as you're not in Uniform, it'll do. Those look pretty good.
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    Can you model them? With a kilt of course.
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    A day without killting is like a day without sunshine.

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    A belt has three functions: 1, to hold up the garment, or 2, to hang stuff from (like your dirk) and 3, for decoration. A kilt belt is (or ought to be) only 2 & 3. These meet the criteria beautifully!
    The pipes are calling, resistance is futile. - MacTalla Mor

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    Humm,looking through my British eyes, I am not sure about you wearing those stable belts. Sorry. I have to admit though, that you Americans seem to be more relaxed about these things.

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    I think the Sam Browne belts are a good choice, but the other belts are a little too 'busy' for my tastes. Just my opinion.

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    I have to agree with Jock Scot and Billmcc here.

    In my 'umble opinion, a plain leather belt with a large single pronged buckle cannot be beaten for casual wear - brown or black to match sporran and footwear (or green, if you are lucky enough to have both Glen and Freelander 'specials'!)

    Of course, a Dress Belt with waistplate, not buckle, is correct for evening wear - unless one is wearing a waistcoat!

    Time to stop before I get carried away!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hamish View Post
    IOf course, a Dress Belt with waistplate, not buckle, is correct for evening wear - unless one is wearing a waistcoat!

    Ham.
    Not so fast Hamish! A silver buckle certainly is correct with evening wear, as exemplified in this photograph of Lord Lovat upon his wedding day:


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