To belt or not to belt...

**Phogfan86** · 27th September 08, 03:07 PM

Gentlemen... I recently purchased a Prince Charlie jacket and vest and have received conflicting advice. Does one wear a belt with the PC jacket or not? What say ye?

**Marshal Moroni** · 27th September 08, 03:27 PM

Generally the advice I've seen (and what's worked for me) is Formal wear, (Prince Charlie and Waistcoat(vest)) sporran, but no belt. Less formal, argyle (sport coat) either way, depends on how the coat is cut and individual preference.

Hope that helps,

Marshal Moroni

**McMurdo** · 27th September 08, 03:29 PM

No belt if the waistcoat is worn, waistcoat should always be worn with the PC so no belt needed for a PC

billmcc · 27th September 08, 06:10 PM

No belt with a waistcoat/vest.

**JerseyLawyer** · 1st October 08, 07:20 AM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

No belt if the waistcoat is worn, waistcoat should always be worn with the PC so no belt needed for a PC

I agree that if you wear a waistcoat, you shouldn't wear a belt.

However, I disagree that you must wear a waistcoat. It is also acceptable to wear a PC with an evening belt, I think.

**Robert Lamb** · 1st October 08, 07:29 AM

When one is built like an apple on a stick, no matter what the kilt police think I need a belt or a kilt down around my ankles.

**caig** · 1st October 08, 07:35 AM

It is usual practise not to wear a kilt with Prince Charlie and waistcoat, but my Clan Chief (Clan Farquharson) wears TWO belts in evening dress - one under the waistcoat with the kilt, and anoter on top of the waistcoat.

Accordingly, do what you wish !

**caig** · 1st October 08, 07:36 AM

Oops ! The first line of my last reply should have said, " It is usual practise not to wear a belt with.....

Sorry.

**Highland Logan** · 1st October 08, 07:37 AM

Originally Posted by JerseyLawyer

I agree that if you wear a waistcoat, you shouldn't wear a belt.

However, I disagree that you must wear a waistcoat. It is also acceptable to wear a PC with an evening belt, I think.

You are correct on both points.

Originally Posted by ThistleDown

And another when the bottom TWO buttons of the waistcoast were left undone to accommodate (and perhaps show off?) the belt buckle.

I've never heard this one, but the bottom button undone on a regular 5 button waistcoat has always been the fashion kilt or not.

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

The kilt was worn OVER the bottom of the waistcoat and the belt was put on over the lot. Not a fashion that I liked the look of much and I have not seen it done for many a year. Has any one else seen this?

Charles Thompson has a picture of this in his book, and mentions it as correct for a day wear jacket and 5 button waistcoat. I'm not a fan of the look either.

Frank

**Macman** · 1st October 08, 08:02 AM

Originally Posted by JerseyLawyer

I agree that if you wear a waistcoat, you shouldn't wear a belt.

However, I disagree that you must wear a waistcoat. It is also acceptable to wear a PC with an evening belt, I think.

This is my take on it as well. I mostly wear my PC without a waistcoat and with a belt because I think it looks better that way on me.