New USA Kilts Semi-traditional in Ancient Campbell

**frank_a** · 28th September 12, 02:25 PM

What great service, perfect fit, I just need to learn how to wear a nice kilt!

Frank

**knotty** · 28th September 12, 02:54 PM

It looks like you know how to wear a nice kilt!

Craig

**Cecil** · 28th September 12, 05:05 PM

Hey Hey, Looking good Frank. Glad you got your new kilt. Nice getting new toys isn't it?

**frank_a** · 28th September 12, 05:20 PM

Thanks Craig & Cecil! And yes, it is nice getting new toys Cecil. My new kilt feels great, hangs well and is very comfortable.

Frank

**Cecil** · 28th September 12, 05:27 PM

I feel the same way about mine. I have not even put it away yet. Just have it laying on the bed rolled up so I can look at it. LOL I have only wanted one for about twenty years or so.

**frank_a** · 28th September 12, 05:32 PM

You & me both Cecil, trust me! Mine's put away, I need the bed...

Frank

**mookien** · 1st October 12, 01:20 PM

Frank: Nice-looking kilt and accoutrements. I'm glad that you finally got it. Enjoy wearing it.

As you have probably read a number of times, you might think about getting a black leather belt for your sporran and save the chain for "formal" occasions. Or, some would say "toss it".

I love that AC tartan. I'd get one myself, but I already have a blue-green kilt.

John

**frank_a** · 1st October 12, 02:28 PM

Here I was just gonna get better chain John. Why toss it? Chain isn't appropriate for casual wear? This stuff is all new to me!

Thanks,

Frank

**mookien** · 1st October 12, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by frank_a

Here I was just gonna get better chain John. Why toss it? Chain isn't appropriate for casual wear? This stuff is all new to me!

Frank: Some folks, and I am one of them, use a chain for formal wear and a leather sporran belt/strap for casual wear.

The knock on chains is that over time they will rub permanent, unsightly abrasions into the material of the kilt, especially if the chain is a cheaper one with a rougher surface. Other folks obviate that problem by "tossing" their chain belt and using a leather one for all occasions. Other folks think that chains are a requisite accessory at formal occasions.

There is nothing wrong with replacing your existing chain with a higher-quality, smoother-surfaced one and using it all the time, except that you will then have to listen to folks repeat the "explanation" I just treated you to.

John