OK, this subject came up for me again this past weekend, when someone was looking at a picture of my whole "rig" from the formal wear holiday cocktail party of the 16th. I realize (at least for me) that wearing a belt positioned on the belt hooks of a piper's doublet raises the bottom edge of the belt about 2-3 inches from that level where it would have been had I positioned the belt through the belt loops of the kilt (Mod. Htg. Robertson).

The thing is, I have been under the impression that one is advised to wear a sporran so that the top of same is one handspan (width, not length) below the level of the belt. If that is so, then I would agree with the observer's comment that my sporran appeared to be worn too low, given the higher placement of the belt on the doublet "hangers." However, it was easily at a position one handspan below where the belt would have been positioned had same been through the beltloops on the kilt. Typically, I'll position a sporran so that the top of it is over my pubic bone.

Had the pic, and was looking forward to trying to scan and load it on the computer, but, unfortunately, left it at the Christmas Eve party at which the photographer had given it to me. So, if anyone's interested in responding to the sporran placement "issue" without benefit of a clear picture, please do so. Otherwise, I'll try to get the picture available here some time this week.

Thanks!