Russian actor in a kilt

**AJBryant** · 3rd March 13, 04:02 PM

This is from a Russian TV show. The actor, I believe, is working in Russia on a Sherlock Holmes–related production.

Anyway... enjoy.

Came from here: http://mckuroske.livejournal.com/1337171.html

**unixken** · 3rd March 13, 04:26 PM

Interesting. I've seen belts over kilts, and belts over doublets. But I don't think I've ever seen a belt over the waistcoat.

**TheOfficialBren** · 3rd March 13, 04:30 PM

I think it's smashing!

**MacCathmhaoil** · 3rd March 13, 05:11 PM

It looks as if there may be a dirk if you look at his left side. There is something bulging out of the bottom of the coatee and it appears as though there may be two silver bands similar to the silver furniture on a dirk. That may explain the belt over the waistcoat.

Then again it may be a case of dress him in every piece the rental company sent and prop him in front of the scenery!

**plaid preacher** · 3rd March 13, 05:35 PM

I really like the jacket / doublet. A little different than what we usually see. I don't think it's a dirk on his left side, just the light reflecting off the lining on the tashes. He would look well put together if the sporran was a little higher.

**ronin6290** · 3rd March 13, 05:59 PM

Is it just me or does the belt over the waistcoat make it look like the sporran is hanging too low? Brings up a point I've been wanting to ask. Is there a general rule of thumb on how low or how high the sporran should hang? I've seen some hanging so low that to my mind it looks a bit off.

**ronin6290** · 3rd March 13, 06:34 PM

PS- he really does look great. It just presented a good opportunity to enquire about sporran height. Thanks.

**plaid preacher** · 3rd March 13, 06:41 PM

Hey Ronin, I saw something just today that said the sporran should be three finger- widths below the kilt belt. I think that is a good general guide.

**ronin6290** · 3rd March 13, 06:49 PM

Thanks much plaid preacher. That's useful. That would seem about right to me.

**Geoff Withnell** · 3rd March 13, 07:13 PM

My own personal rule of thumb is low enough to help the kilt fall between my legs if I sit down with my knees apart, and high enough not to be bouncing on my thighs as I walk.

Originally Posted by ronin6290

Is it just me or does the belt over the waistcoat make it look like the sporran is hanging too low? Brings up a point I've been wanting to ask. Is there a general rule of thumb on how low or how high the sporran should hang? I've seen some hanging so low that to my mind it looks a bit off.