My 2nd Kilt! B&S Casual

**MacBean** · 7th January 10, 03:42 PM

Yes, my first (and only) kilt was a B&S casual MacBean ancient, with a discount coupon beyond the usual sale price. I screwed up on the measurements but they were able to sort it out for a reasonable fee. Altogether a good experience.

**RockyR** · 7th January 10, 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by NewEnglander

That's what I thought I had read, but wanted to check with the experts before I surprised when the kilt arrives. My other kilts are a UK and a USAK casual and they both have loops in front as well (though just 2 front and 1 back from Rocky). You all don't have issues with your waist belt moving around on you?

Typically, 'Casual' and 'Contemporary' kilts have belt loops around front and back.

TRADITIONAL styled kilts typically have 2 loops in the back (actually, they're 'Sporran loops' for your sporran chain to pass through.)

**bricelythgoe** · 7th January 10, 04:30 PM

No, I don't. My kilt and belt fit nice and snugg. Although I do not need the belt for the kilt. If I am in a hurry, I don't even bother with the loops. I hope you like your kilt.

Brice

**Mael Coluim** · 7th January 10, 05:48 PM

You can't go wrong with a B&S Casual! Looking good!

**mercop** · 7th January 10, 07:24 PM

Very nice, Congrats.- George

**denmcdough** · 7th January 10, 07:35 PM

AWESOME!!! Love that color!

**Highlander31** · 8th January 10, 12:56 AM

Nice looking kilt. Congratulations.

**svc40bt** · 8th January 10, 06:23 AM

What "casual" means seems to depend upon the kiltmaker. From what I have seen, if the kilt is designed to sit lower than the natural waist it gets belt loops all around. B&S casuals are traditionals with less fabric, designed to sit at the natural waist, so they have the large rear loops only.

This is logical, since if the belt goes at your natural waist, as it does with a traditional kilt, it should stay where it is, as should the kilt, even without a belt. While if it is below your natural waist, it will want to slide up off the kilt to your natural waist, hence belt loops are require to keep the kilt up and the belt down.

Of course all of this assumes that your waist is sufficiently smaller than your hips. I tend to have to hike up my kilt and adjust my belt several times a day.

On the kilt belt I assembled, I put self stick velcro (loop side) round the inside. It really helps the belt require less adjustment on the front of the kilt. I also put hook side velcro in the sporran hangers I made, so I they stay put on the belt.

A fine looking kilt, by the way. I have a Modern Scott Red B&S Casual. They are an excellent value.