Originally Posted by
Blu (Ontario)
Originally Posted by
hamish
Firstly, the "metal arch" on your sporran is known as a Cantle!Secondly, traditionally there should be roughly 2½" to 3" between the bottom of your belt buckle.... A belt should NOT be worn with a PC! See my photo... etc.
This is exactly the type of information I was interested in. Thanks, Hamish! This is a great help. I don't yet have a PC, but should I consider dispensing with the belt while wearing an Argyll?
Basically, Blu, if you are wearing just the Argyll jacket then a belt is in order, but if you are also wearing a waistcoat the belt should be left off. Whether day or evening dress is being worn, it's best to leave off the belt if you're wearing a waistcoat - the appearance is just too cluttered and untidy. A jacket alone is usually worn unbuttoned and so, the kilt waistband being visible, the appearance is hugely improved by the wearing of a belt.
It IS 'rules' (which you might chose to ignore), but it's also a matter of the visual image, and looking good!
[B][I][U]No. of Kilts[/U][/I][/B][I]:[/I] 102.[I] [B]"[U][B]Title[/B]"[/U][/B][/I]: Lord Hamish Bicknell, Laird of Lochaber / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Scottish Tartans Authority / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society / [U][I][B]Member:[/B][/I][/U] The Ardbeg Committee / [I][B][U]My NEW Photo Album[/U]: [/B][/I][COLOR=purple]Sadly, and with great regret, it seems my extensive and comprehensive album may now have been lost forever![/COLOR]/
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