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.

**Bugbear** · 27th September 08, 06:58 PM

I was reminded in another "when to wear belt" thread that the PC can also be worn with a cumberbund rather than a waistcoat. The belt is also never worn with the cumberbund, so same deal.

**Tattoo Bradley** · 27th September 08, 08:56 PM

Some people are A-Ok with wearing a belt with a waistcoat. But, you'll find the overwhelming line of thought is "no."

**Monkey@Arms** · 27th September 08, 11:24 PM

Originally Posted by Tattoo Bradley

you'll find the overwhelming line of thought is "no."

Indeed. As a practical matter you'll notice that with a belt your vest/waistcoat won't lay properly. Since a kilt doesn't need a belt to hold it up, there's no reason to wear one under your PC/Vest ensemble.

Best regards,

Jake

**Jock Scot** · 28th September 08, 05:21 AM

I think that is generally accepted that you do not wear a belt with a waistcoat(vest). Many years ago, however, there was a fashion, here in Scotland, that a minority of kilt wearers used to use. 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?

**Highlander31** · 30th September 08, 10:03 PM

No belt with a waistcoat.

**Bugbear** · 30th September 08, 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

I think that is generally accepted that you do not wear a belt with a waistcoat(vest). Many years ago, however, there was a fashion, here in Scotland, that a minority of kilt wearers used to use. 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?

Wouldn't the waistcoat be a bit thick or bulky to go under the kilt? You would have an undershirt, dress shirt, then the waistcoat, then the kilt, then the belt... You would need extra holes in your kilt straps.