When I was first measured for a kilt, my tailor told me my size around the butt was 48", to which I replied "Thanks... now when someone calls me a fat-a$$, I'll know exactly how fat." 
My kilts fit me well enough, and stay put well enough, that I've gone without a belt a few times, as with this pic of my 5yd casual-cut Aberdeen, worn at the p@nts waist.
So I know I don't need my belt to hold the kilt up. Likewise, I've seen photos of the type of pulling of the fabric that can occur when belt loops are continually stressed. As a consequence, I simply ignore the loops that are there, and don't even use them for the sporran strap.
Last edited by unixken; 1st June 13 at 10:54 AM.
KEN CORMACK
Clan Buchanan
U.S. Coast Guard, Retired
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, USA
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