New Kilt Wearer Question

[mrpharr]

so when i wear my sporran chain it should go through the small black loops that are sewed in the inner side of the kilt and the belt goes through the more traditional belt loops. is this correct?

[Randy]

The black loops on the inside are for hanging the kilt.
I stopped using the belt loops and just put the sporran strap/chain over my kilt belt. If you wear the chain belt alot it may damage the kilt. I use a strap and chain maybe once every two months.

[mrpharr]

should i look into buying a leather sporran belt/strap?
i heard that the chain will wear out the fabric.

[Steeplechase]

I prefer the leather straps. Not only to protect the kilt. I like the look of a leather strap, just not a chain type of guy.

[Panache]

should i look into buying a leather sporran belt/strap?
i heard that the chain will wear out the fabric.

YES! There is a X Marker out there who makes them (Cavscout, but I don't know if he is still taking orders). Otherwise get one from your kilt supplier. Or do what I did and go to Target, look in Women's Accessories, and get a 3/4" wide plain black belt in the right length (works great, looks fine, but doesn't have the cool looking clasps and fittings that Cavscout's have though).

Cheers

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Or get one of these from Robert at RKilts:

[mrpharr]

Or get one of these from Robert at RKilts:

those look beautiful. does he have a web site?

[Rex_Tremende]

Or do what I did and go to Target, look in Women's Accessories, and get a 3/4" wide plain black belt in the right length.

You are, what?, a 28" waist?? I regret to say that I think I would have to go to an equestrian tack shop.

Nayhyhyhyh!
Rex in Cincinnati.

[Panache]

You are, what?, a 28" waist?? I regret to say that I think I would have to go to an equestrian tack shop.

Nayhyhyhyh!
Rex in Cincinnati.

Rex,

Actually the tan/brown belt I just picked up (last one in the right color) was a 2X and I will have to cut it down and punch a new belt hole in it. Don't sell yourself short...err....large...hmm...whatever. And I will have you know I have quite the rugged frame and very manly ...err 36" waist...ok I'll shut up now...

[Pour1Malt]

so when i wear my sporran chain it should go through the small black loops that are sewed in the inner side of the kilt and the belt goes through the more traditional belt loops. is this correct?

some 'experts' say wear it through yur belt loops..

other 'experts' say dinnae wear it through yur loops...

ai hae found that fur general dee tae dee use ai dinnae gae through the loops...

(it is easier tae swing tae the side when it comes time tae expel the mony wee drams ai quaffed...)

but fur dancin arr hikin ai gae through the loops tae keep it fraim slidin doon tae mai knees....